Yannick Koffi is one of Australia’s most exciting emerging musical talents. This 12-year-old multi-instrumentalist of Ivorian and Australian heritage is an exceptional musician. In 2008 after securing an endorsement with FENDER he was invited to join the outstanding “Super Kids” band in Japan as part of a TV show called “Unbelievable!”. He also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show. In his short career he has attracted a lot of media attention featuring in several newspapers and magazines, including The Sydney Morning Herald, London Metro, and The LIFE magazine in the Ivory Coast. He regularly performs professionally at Australia’s most famous venues and festivals. After winning a scholarship he now attends a prestigious arts college called The McDonald College. His visit to the Ivory Coast in December 2009 presented the opportunity to perform a series of concerts in Abidjan where his musical talent and maturity struck many local and international musicians and spectators. During these concerts he performed alongside famous musicians including Alpha Blondy, Ismael Isaac, Kadjeem, Desire Gadeau, and Caribbean superstar Jacob Desvarieux from Kassav’. In 2010, Yannick was invited to the United States to share the stage with legendary reggae act, “Third World”, at the Home Run Music Festival in Florida. While performing in Florida, Yannick’s talent was recognized by CBS News and broadcast on their network. In May 2011, Yannick returned to the Ivory Coast in an official capacity to perform for the investiture of the new Ivorian President Alasane Ouattara. Whilst he appears to be an unassuming schoolboy, playing with his friends, underneath lurks a musical powerhouse and entertainer who could make any professional musician tremble in their boots. Yannick’s videos have been watched by thousands of people around the globe on Youtube. His website and his facebook page, “Yannick KOFFI: The Prodigy”, continue to have an increasing number of daily visits with very enthusiastic comments from viewers.