Ben Okri
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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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (463 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[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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Body
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[29]; Starbook[16], a literary work[30], in Nigeria[31]; Songs of Enchantment[17], a version, edition or translation[32]; and Every Leaf a Hallelujah[18], a literary work[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Booker Prize[20], a literary award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1969[38], headquartered in London[39]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44].
Why It Matters
Ben Okri ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (463 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Nnedi Okorafor[47], a novelist[48], b. 1974[49], of United States[50], awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[51], specialised in creative writing[52].
Works attributed to him include The Famished Road[53], a written work[54].
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[47].