Kofi Azibaola Enis, AKA “Kofiblack” hails from Otuokpoti, in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State. He was born on the 26th of June, 1984.
Kofiblack holds a BA(Hons) degree in Theatre Arts & Films Studies from the University of Port Harcourt and a Masters degree in Theatre Arts from the prestigious Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma.

Kofiblack, is a jazz Trumpeter, Singer and Pianist for over two decades. Professionally, Kofiblack played trumpet with Harrison International Dance Band and the Nigerian Navy Band NNS Okemini all in Port Harcourt. Also had a stint with Daniel Wilson, Sunny Neji, Daddy Fresh and Tony One-Week, Zapsquad Band, Mighty Wave Band etc.
Kofiblack as a singer have carved a niche for himself in entertainment as a pianist and has entertained high profile VIPs in classic events within Nigeria as a versatile artist. In 2013, I privileged to perform alongside Femi Kuti and one of the world’s famous jazz maestros, Hugh Masekela of South Africa at the Bayelsa International Jazz Festival.


As a core theatre practitioner, Kofiblack is also a staff of the Bayelsa State Council for Arts & Culture. I have been privileged to hold positions such as: Head of drama, head of music and one term Head of the performing arts department of the council.
Kofiblack is married to Juliety Enis(nee Afentu) and blessed with two children, Michelle Minabai and Makarios Azibaolanari Rex Enis.
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