Ben Okri in conversation

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Booker prize winner Sir Ben Okri, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature, as he discusses his spellbinding new novel, Waking the Warriors .

Blending myth, politics, poetry and profound imagination, Okris work has captivated readers around the world, This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear the acclaimed author in conversation about storytelling, resistance, hope and the power of literature in turbulent times.About the authorBen Okri is an internationally acclaimed novelist, poet and essayist whose work has shaped contemporary world literature for more than three decades.

Born in Nigeria, he came to England as a child, went to school in London and returned to Nigeria with his parents on the eve of the Nigerian Civil War, which had a defining impact on his life.

In 1991, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Booker Prize for his acclaimed novel The Famished Road , which established him as one of the leading literary voices of his generation.

Renowned for blending realism, myth and political insight with lyrical prose, his writing explores themes of freedom, spirituality, memory and human resilience.

Across novels, poetry and essays, Okris work continues to inspire readers worldwide with its visionary imagination and profound humanity.

In 2019 his novel, Astonishing the Gods, was selected as one of the BBCs 100 novels that shaped our world'.