11 Famous Nigerians who are “Prophets without honour” in their fatherland (With Pictures)

2. Ben Okri

Ben Okri was born on 15 March 1959. He is a Nigerian poet and novelist. Okri is considered one of the foremost African authors in the post-modern and post-colonial traditions and has been compared favorably to authors such as Salman Rushdie and Gabriel García Márquez. He is sought after, he has outshone the shores of the country and he has numerous international awards to show for it.