Chidera Nwoha

Chidera Nwoha is a versatile performer who began his career at age nine with a Cartoon Network voice-ova and making his professional debut in Cinderella Jr (people’s theatre). His early success included playing a young Mandela in the Philips Shave to Remember advert and countless commercials. After building a strong foundation with eight People's Theatre musicals, his career launched into high-profile roles. In 2023, he was graced with one of leads — Khenzo in MTV Shuga Down South Series Season 3. In 2024, he lead the cast as Claudio, in the NFVF-backed film, Members Only, a Sisanda Henna Films production that received acclaim at the Joburg Film Festival 2025. Furthermore, in 2025, he performed in Sarafina! at Joburg Theatre and wrapped a successful run in the last leg of Showtime Management's Chicago The Musical. An alumnus of the National School of the Arts and recognized rising star, Chidera's immediate momentum has made him a key addition to now running Pretty Woman The Musical, which will be in theatre from March 18th in Capetown, Arts Cape, South Africa to End of May 2026 in Johannesburg Montecasino Teatro. Chichi just also booked a role for Mama MIA productions which will be on stage from July 2026 to November 2026. Instagram: @liamchichii IMBD: Chidera Nwoha

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1. 2026

   Pretty Woman The Musical

   Ensemble · Showtime Management, dir. Jerry Mitchell · Stage

2. 2025

   Chicago The Musical

   Harrison/ Ensemble · Showtime management, dir. Tânia Nardini · Stage

3. 2025

   Sarafina

   Ensemble · Joburg Theatre, dir. Mpho Molepo And Nompumelelo Gumede-Ngema · Stage

4. 2024

   Members Only - Joburg Film Festival/ SABC1

   Claudio · Sisanda Henna Films, dir. Mangatsila Hlaise · Film

5. 2024

   The Nowhere Man - Prime Video

   David · Motion Story and Take Two entertainment, dir. Gareth Crocker and Fred Wolmarans · Film

6. 2024

   Paw Patrol Live- Nickelodeon

   Marshal · Glen21 Entertainment & Nickelodeon, dir. Katie Fletcher · Stage

7. 2023

   MTV Shuga Down South S3

   Khenzo · Burnt Onion Productions, dir. Athi Petela · Television

8. 2023

   Sho’t Left Broadway - The Mandela Stage

   Khanya/ Ensemble · National School of the Arts (NSA), dir. Clive Mathibe & Lesego van Niekerk · Stage

9. 2023

   Gregory Maqoma GM50

   Guest performer · Vuyani Dance Theatre, dir. Gregory Maqoma · Stage

10. 2023

    Joburg Ballet - Romeo & Juliet

    Corps De Ballet · Joburg Ballet, dir. Angela Malan · Stage

11. 2023

    Dance Celebration- Behind The Mask

    Choreographer/ Principle Dancer · NSA Dance Department, dir. Mark Hawkins & Thami Tshabalala · Stage

12. 2022

    Ludik - Netflix

    Danso · Rose & Oaks Media, dir. Ian Gabriel and Harold Holscher · Film

13. 2022

    Dance Spectrum: September Suite Tour

    Principle Dancer · NSA Dance Department, dir. Mark Hawkins · Stage

14. 2022

    The Naledi Awards 22”

    Guest Performer · Naledi Theatre Awards, dir. Lulu Mlangeni · Stage

15. 2022

    The Little Mermaid - The People’s Theatre

    Scuttle/ Flotsam · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage

16. 2021

    Pearls of Wisdom - Showmax

    Lulu · Eccentric Circus Productions, dir. Lulama Maqungo · Film

17. 2020

    Scandal

    Mpendulo · Ochre Moving Pictures, dir. Sphamandla Ngcobo & Sanele Zulu · Television

18. 2020

    THE JUNGLE BOOK - The People’s Theatre

    Ensemble · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage

19. 2019

    CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG - The People’s Theatre

    Jeremy Potts · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage

20. 2018

    MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure

    Maurice · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage

21. 2018

    BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- The People’s Theatre

    Lefou · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage

22. 2018

    SHREK JR The Musical- The People’s Theatre

    Puss In Boots/ Ensemble · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage

23. 2017

    CINDERELLA JR The Musical - The Peoples Theatre

    Jaq · The Peoples Theatre productions., dir. Jill Girard and Keith Smith, and Coenraad Rall or Rowen Bakker (Musical Direction). · Stage