Emmanuel Essien

Emmanuel Essien is a versatile creative professional, administrator, and emerging industry leader with a strong background in arts, media, technology, and organizational leadership. He is a graduate and currently a student of Department of History and International Studies at the University of Uyo, where his academic journey aligns closely with his creative and administrative pursuits. He has held notable leadership positions within the university community, serving as Faculty President of the Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of the Department of History and International Studies, Director of Socials, Director of Information amongst other positions demonstrating strong leadership, coordination, and advocacy skills within academic and student governance structures. Professionally, Emmanuel has worked as an IT Personnel at GMT, gaining hands-on experience in technical operations and digital systems. He also worked with STY Fashion World, Benny Couture School of Fashion and Design, where he was exposed to creative, institutional, and operational workflows. Creatively, Emmanuel is a fashion designer by skill and profession and is currently undergoing formal art training, further refining his artistic expression and technical competence. His creative skill set spans phonography, mobile phone videography, live band arrangement, and social media management, making him a well-rounded contributor to modern music and media production. In addition, Emmanuel attended the Akan David School of Public Speaking in 2021, strengthening his communication, presentation, and audience-engagement abilities—l skills that continue to support his leadership and public-facing roles. Within the music and entertainment industry, Emmanuel serves as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Secretary-General of The BMB, where he is responsible for public image management, strategic communication, documentation, coordination, and brand representation. Driven by creativity, discipline, and innovation, Emmanuel Essien embodies a new generation of creative executives merging art, leadership, and digital expertise to build sustainable platforms within the entertainment and creative industries.