Hussain Manawer is a globally acclaimed Poet, Mental Health Advocate and Producer hailing from London’s East End. Tagged ‘The Original Mummy’s Boy’, Hussain derives much of his inspiration from his own experiences and intense grief at the sudden loss of his mother.

His debut collection, Sunday Times Bestseller “Life Is Sad And Beautiful,” made Hussain the first British Pakistani Poet to publish a Sunday Times Bestseller and his work has been included in the UK’s Key Stage 3 and 4 National Curriculum, cementing its impact and educational significance.

He appeared alongside Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey in the mental health docu-series, ‘The Me You Can’t See’, alongside Lady Gaga, Glen Close and others. Manawer was called upon by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to create the ‘Mental Health Minute’ which was broadcast across UK radio with a line-up including David Beckham, Joanna Lumley, Shirley Bassey, Jessie Lingard, Jamie Oliver, Anne Marie and Charles Dance.

Hussain’s latest collection ‘I Wanted To Quit Too’ the anthology also became an instant Sunday Times Best Seller.

Dignitaries, major brands and broadcasters seek him out to articulate the mental health struggles our world is facing. Amongst the credits to his name, commissions and collaborations include The Royal Family, The BAFTAs, The FA, Global Citizen, One Young World, Burberry, Anthony Joshua, Marcus Rashford, Tyson Fury, England FC, Peaky Blinders, Soccer Aid For UNICEF, Apple TV+ and many more.