Christiana Oshunniyi

Christiana Oshunniyi is a British-Nigerian actress, playwright, dancer, and arts specialist. She is widely recognized for her dramatic performances across stage and screen, as well as her advocacy for women's rights through the performing arts. She stars as Mrs. Laide Soyinka in the biographical film adaptation of Wole Soyinka's prison memoir, The Man Died. She has also appeared in high-profile African drama series, including Africa Magic's Eve and Brethren. Oshunniyi authored and starred in The Cut, a highly regarded stage play featured at the Lagos Theatre Festival that explores the physical and emotional impact of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). She has collaborated extensively with global advocacy charities like Forward UK. She was named one of the "Nigeria House" project winners in London, where she developed Ife—an afrobeat-infused theatrical love story fusing traditional Yoruba culture, music, and dance. Beyond performance, she is the founder of the fashion label Eurobatique.