Professor Rasaki Ojo Bakare
Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Ekiti State
All Progressives Congress Ekiti State
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Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare is Ekiti State’s Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, re‑appointed in 2023. A preeminent scholar and practitioner, he is Nigeria’s first Professor of Choreography and Performing Aesthetics, former Dean and academic leader at FUOYE, and former Artistic Director of the Abuja Carnival. Bakare has elevated Ekiti’s cultural profile through festivals, creative programming, and leadership of the national Forum of Culture Commissioners.
Education
- NCE, College of Education, Ikere‑Ekiti
- B.A. (Hons) in Theatre Arts; M.A. in Play Directing and Playwright – University of Calabar.
- Ph.D. in Choreography and Dance Studies – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Professional Background
- Academic: Nigeria’s first Professor of Choreography and Performing Aesthetics; lectured at multiple universities including University of Calabar, ABU Zaria, OAU Ile‑Ife, University of Uyo, University of Abuja, and Federal University Oye‑Ekiti (FUOYE), where he held deanships in Humanities, Arts, and Postgraduate Studies.
- Artistic: Apprentice under Jimoh Aliu and Hubert Ogunde; featured in “Aropin N’Teniyan” (1981/82). Choreographer to Gambia’s National Troupe; Artistic Director/CEO of Abuja Carnival; directed over 200 performances including three presidential inauguration command performances and major national events.
- Awards/Honours: Ekiti State Merit Award (1997); Cultural Ambassador (2013); Fellowships across performing arts guilds; Member, National Academy of Letters; part of International Dance Council, UNESCO.
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