A traveller, a socialite, and book lover, Chimezie Ihekuna is fondly known as “Mr.Ben” in literary circles. The essayist, published poet, speaker, and voice-over artist from Lagos, Nigeria, visualizes  

his work as tools of emancipation in an inspirational light of ” The calling has arrived, he  envisions his storytelling mastery to be adapted into the latest film releases……All film and  television producers,Keep an ear out for “Mr. Ben!” 

“Mr Ben: the acrostic ”G.A.N.G.S.T.A.R” writer (Generally Appreciating Notable Genres by  Stating Their Applicable Relevance)”

Meet #CreatepreneurAfrica – Nigeria’s Mr Ben

Tell us what drives you? What is your true passion in life? 

My personal experiences and what happens around me. 

How did you find your passion and how old were you? 

I was twenty-two years of age when I found my drive…writing. I picked up this passion because all  I thought I would be (an aerospace engineer) was dashed and there was no single person to  support my dream. Writing filled up the void created. 

What about your passion appeals to you the most? 

Fiction and non-fiction writings 

What drove you to make money from your passions? 

To pay my bills, have to give to those in need and build a fortune for myself and family When was the first time you were paid for your passion? 

Interestingly, 2017! 

What kept you going when you thought about giving up? 

The ”Never-give-up” spirit

 What motivates you every day to be even more successful? 

 The need to give back to the society what it has invested in me 

What do you have to say to all of the people who doubted you? 

Discouragement, in the form of doubt, is all a part of the success  

What advice do you give to aspiring creatives who look up to you? 

Expect rejections. Keep improving on your craft. Write more…Realize there is what is called the  writer’s block. Never give up!  

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