Award-Winning Filmmaker Chris Iheuwa to Lead ÒRÌTA Performance at BAFA 2026
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CHRISTOPHER IHEUWA.
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CHRIS IHEUWA is an acclaimed Nigerian-born actor, playwright, filmmaker, and festival director whose career spans theatre, television, and film across three continents.
A Theatre Arts Master’s graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),honoured as a UK Global Talent visa recipient , a prestigious endorsement from Arts Council England in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the creative arts.
From his pioneering days in Nollywood to his leadership in the UK, his work bridges cultures and elevates storytelling on both local and international stages.
As Festival Director of the Yorkshire Film Festival and Theatre & Film Performance Director for BAFA, Chris brings over two decades of ex...