IHUOMA OKORIE, Ph.D.
Scholar | Playwright | Theatre Critic | Dramaturg
Exploring society through scholarship, storytelling, and the performing arts.
Ihuoma Okorie is a scholar, playwright, theatre critic, and dramaturg whose work explores the intersections of theatre, film, media, culture, and social justice. She earned her Ph.D. from Ahmadu Bello University in 2023, with expertise spanning Media and Film Studies, Playwriting, Scriptwriting, Theatre Criticism, and Dramaturgy.
Writing is central to her creative and professional life. She has published extensively in reputable local and international journals, contributing scholarly articles, critical essays, and analytical works that examine performance, cultural expression, and social realities. Her writing combines careful research with clear expression and a commitment to making complex ideas accessible to diverse audiences.
As a creative writer, Ihuoma develops compelling narratives, expressive dialogue, and dramatic scenes that invite readers and audiences to reflect on the world around them. Her storytelling addresses social concerns, brings underrepresented experiences into focus, and encourages empathy.
She is the author of Heed (2020) and Soiled Hands (2024). Her play Enitan was longlisted and subsequently shortlisted for the Initiative for Creative Arts and Development for Disability (ICADD)’s Short Stories on Disability and Social Justice Competition in 2025.
In 2026, her play Killer Menace was selected for publication in Short Stories on Open Defecation, an Accessible Publication Series for Secondary Schools. These works demonstrate her commitment to using creative expression to engage with issues that affect communities and everyday lives.
Beyond her writing, Ihuoma is a faculty member of the National Higher Education Foundation (NHEF), a registered member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (MTRCN), and a member of the Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA). She is also a Fellow of Global Arts in Medicine (GAiMF) and the Ife Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS).
At Chatafrik.com, Ihuoma brings a thoughtful voice to conversations about the arts, culture, media, and social justice—guided by a belief in storytelling’s power to deepen understanding and inspire meaningful reflection.
Welcome to the Chatafrik community, Dr. Ihuoma Okorie. Your pen has a place here!
