GAME CHANGER
“I’M ON A MISSION TO … TREAT MYSELF BETTER THAN I DID YESTERDAY”
HUSSAIN MANAWER
Host of TEDxLondon (he/him)
Hussain Manawer is a British poet, writer, and producer born and raised in East London. He is a globally renowned mental health activist who has won critical acclaim for his ability to demystify stigma whilst addressing taboo under the lights with his timeless talent.
His debut poetry collection titled: Life Is Sad And Beautiful released May 2022 became an instant bestseller, permitting him to become one of the first British Pakistani Poets to enter the Sunday Times Best Sellers List. His poetry is emotionally charged, lending itself to the most important issues facing a generation. Dignitaries, major brands and broadcasters seek him out to articulate the struggle many are facing in silence.
2017 saw Hussain partner with King’s Professor Dame Til Wykes, along with Hackney Empire to set an entirely new Guinness World Record for the ‘World’s Largest Mental Health Lesson’. He received an Honorary Fellowship from King’s for his mental health campaigning in 2018. Further credits to his name include collaborations, partnerships and programs with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, The Royal Family, Marcus Rashford, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, The FA Cup Final, Cher, Glastonbury, Apple TV+, Spotify, Burberry, Peaky Blinders, Global Citizen and many more.
My favourite TED talk:
What a time to be alone! Releasing the fear of being alone
Chidera Eggerue
HUSSAIN MANAWER
Host of TEDxLondon (he/him)
Hussain Manawer is a British poet, writer, and producer born and raised in East London. He is a globally renowned mental health activist who has won critical acclaim for his ability to demystify stigma whilst addressing taboo under the lights with his timeless talent.
His debut poetry collection titled: Life Is Sad And Beautiful released May 2022 became an instant bestseller, permitting him to become one of the first British Pakistani Poets to enter the Sunday Times Best Sellers List. His poetry is emotionally charged, lending itself to the most important issues facing a generation. Dignitaries, major brands and broadcasters seek him out to articulate the struggle many are facing in silence.
2017 saw Hussain partner with King’s Professor Dame Til Wykes, along with Hackney Empire to set an entirely new Guinness World Record for the ‘World’s Largest Mental Health Lesson’. He received an Honorary Fellowship from King’s for his mental health campaigning in 2018. Further credits to his name include collaborations, partnerships and programs with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, The Royal Family, Marcus Rashford, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, The FA Cup Final, Cher, Glastonbury, Apple TV+, Spotify, Burberry, Peaky Blinders, Global Citizen and many more.
My favourite TED talk:
What a time to be alone! Releasing the fear of being alone
Chidera Eggerue