Okey Ndibe

Story. Its power is great, its presence in our lives ubiquitous. Come bask in the influence of a story master while discovering how your own memories – real and fictitious – shape you; how we can emerge into being through words.

Nigerian-born writer Okey Ndibe, a sought-after speaker and presenter, is often invited to talk at various prestigious institutions and events for a 15-minute slot. He accepts. When he arrives, however, he explains to his hosts and eager audience members that 15 minutes is not even enough time to complain about how 15 minutes is not enough time. After half an hour of sharing stories and stories of stories, when he attempts to graciously exit the podium, his once time-efficient listeners beg him to stay.