Nkanya Nkwai (born 3 July 1982) is an English-speaking Cameroonian film actor, director and producer.
[1][2] He was recognized in 2014 by the Ecrans Noirs in Yaounde, Cameroon in the movie Viri as best actor, making him the first Anglophone Cameroonian to merit such an award.
[3] He is the producer of the movie Nightfall ( Tombee De La Nuit) featuring Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze and Cameroonian star Epule Jeffrey.
[4] Nkanya, was born in Dumbo-Berabe, Donga Mantung Division in Cameroon into a polygamous family.
[2][6] After his return to Cameroon, he featured in several movies that include Viri, The African Guest, Nightfall and Life Point.