Nadir Nahdi

London-raised content creator, filmmaker, and storyteller Nadir Nahdi explores themes of identity, culture, and community. Drawing on a rich heritage spanning Yemeni, Indonesian, Kenyan, and Pakistani roots, he uses his multicultural background as a lens to foster understanding and challenge conventional narratives. Before transitioning into digital content, Nahdi worked in humanitarian development with the United Nations. He gained significant recognition in 2014 with the viral "Happy British Muslims" parody, which amassed millions of views and resulted in his ambassadorship with YouTube's Creators for Change program, a global initiative supporting content creators. As the founder of BENI, a cultural space and YouTube channel, Nahdi aims to reclaim misrepresented narratives, reshape conversations around marginalized communities, and champion meaningful aesthetics. His filmography includes documentaries like "Finding Nenek," which traces his Indonesian grandmother’s journey, and "Am I Just a Number?", exploring the experience of Ramadan for refugees. Beyond digital content, Nahdi also engages with offline initiatives, such as the BENI Run Club in London, an inclusive community project. More recently, his work has focused on uncovering the historical and cultural significance embedded within food and fashion, producing content that bridges entertainment with education. His professional philosophy centers on sincere, authentic storytelling, connecting people through shared experiences and fostering an open, tolerant world that embraces diverse identities.