Ben Okri

Summary

Ben Okri is a human^[1]. He was born in Minna^[2]. He was born on March 15, 1959^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], journalist^[5], novelist^[6], author^[7], and poet^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Minna^[2], Ben Okri…
• Ben Okri was born on March 15, 1959^[3].
• Ben Okri held citizenship in Nigeria^[10].
• Ben Okri held citizenship in United Kingdom^[11].
• Ben Okri is identified as part of the Urhobo people ethnic group^[12].
• Ben Okri worked as a writer^[4].
• Ben Okri's professions included journalist^[5].
• Ben Okri's professions included novelist^[6].
• Ben Okri worked as an author^[7].
• Ben Okri's professions included poet^[8].
• Ben Okri's field of work was performing arts^[13].
• Ben Okri's education included a stint at University of Essex^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Ben Okri is The Famished Road^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Ben Okri is Starbook^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Ben Okri is Songs of Enchantment^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Ben Okri is Every Leaf a Hallelujah^[18].
• Ben Okri received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[19].
• Ben Okri received the Booker Prize^[20].
• Ben Okri received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[21].
• Ben Okri received the Knight Bachelor^[22].
• Ben Okri was a member of Royal Society of Literature^[23].
• Ben Okri was a member of Q206811^[24].
• Ben Okri was a member of Royal National Theatre^[25].
• Ben Okri was a member of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama^[26].
• Ben Okri was influenced by Francis Bacon^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ben Okri was born in Minna^[2]. He was born on March 15, 1959^[3]. He is identified as part of the Urhobo people ethnic group^[12].

Education

Ben Okri was educated at University of Essex^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], journalist^[5], novelist^[6], author^[7], and poet^[8]. Ben Okri's field of work was performing arts^[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Famished Road^[15], a written work^[28]; Starbook^[16], a literary work^[29], in Nigeria^[30]; Songs of Enchantment^[17], a version, edition or translation^[31]; and Every Leaf a Hallelujah^[18], a literary work^[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[19], a grade of an order^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; Booker Prize^[20], a literary award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1969^[37], headquartered in London^[38]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[21], a fellowship award^[39], in United Kingdom^[40]; and Knight Bachelor^[22], a title of honor^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1300^[43].

Why It Matters

Ben Okri has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Nnedi Okorafor^[45], a novelist^[46], b. 1974^[47], of United States^[48], awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel^[49], specialised in creative writing^[50].

Works attributed to him include The Famished Road^[51], a written work^[52].

FAQs

Where was Ben Okri born?

Ben Okri's place of birth was Minna^[2].

What did Ben Okri do for work?

Ben Okri worked as writer^[4], journalist^[5], novelist^[6], author^[7], and poet^[8].

Where did Ben Okri go to school?

Ben Okri was educated at University of Essex^[14].

What awards did Ben Okri receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[19], Booker Prize^[20], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[21], and Knight Bachelor^[22].

Who did Ben Okri influence?

Ben Okri has been cited as an influence by Nnedi Okorafor^[45].