Christopher Ogbonna Kanu () (born 4 December 1979) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
In 2000 Kanu made his international debut for Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier against Eritrea.
Christopher Kanu is the younger brother of former Ajax, Portsmouth and Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu. In addition he is the stepbrother of Oghab midfielder Anderson "Anders" Gabolalmo Kanu and Henry Isaac.