Award-winning novelist and speaker, Chimamanda Adichie, has stated that Nigerians do not have enough leaders to look up to in the current system. She noted this during her keynote address at the ongoing Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association at the Eko Hotel on Monday, August 22. Adiche, in her speech, said young … Read more
Popular award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has expressed regret for not ceasing the opportunity to become an American citizen when she had the chance. The author famous for works such as ‘half of a yellow sun’ stated that Nigerian was frustrating her, making her regret not becoming a US citizen. Adichie stated this while speaking … Read more
Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, has disclosed reasons she is separating herself from her early faith, Catholicism. Adichie made her decision public in a piece titled ‘Dreaming as a single family’ published in the latest edition of the L’osservatore Romano weekly bulletin, released on Friday. Giving a brief introduction to her early years in Catholic, Adichie … Read more
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has berated the Catholic Church in the Southeast region over financial demands made during burial and other ceremonial rites. In an interview with TVC, the renowned author narrated how she and her family were humiliated and extorted by a Catholic Priest at St Paul’s Abba, Anambra State, during her mother’s funeral. The … Read more
Who are the most powerful women in Africa? Africa, a continent rich in diversity and untapped potential, has been witnessing a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely attributed to the contributions of powerful and influential women. These trailblazers have broken barriers, shattered glass ceilings, and made significant strides in various fields, from politics to business, … Read more
Chimamanda Adichie has opined that the words – troublesome and innovative have their pride of place in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The renowned novelist stated this while delivering the keynote address on Monday at the 62nd edition of the NBA Annual General Conference held at the Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Adichie, who made a … Read more
Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has expressed her support for the presidential ambition of former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi. Adichie said she can’t wait for the Labor Party, LP, presidential candidate to become Nigeria’s next President. She stated this in a lengthy Facebook post to mark Obi’s 61st birthday. According to her: “I can’t wait … Read more
Popular Award winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has made her entry into children’s literature with a book titled “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf”. Chimamanda took to her social media pages to announce the release of her maiden piece for children. Announcing the book in a video on Friday, Chimamanda said; “So delighted to announce that I’ve written … Read more
Chimamanda Adichie has stated that she did not set out to become a feminist advocate. Adichie, while speaking at the 21st WIMBIZ Annual Conference, on Friday, November 4, said that feminism was never in her plans. She explained that seeing how women were oppressed in the society influenced her advocacy. Adichie decried the pressure society … Read more
Popular Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has reportedly lost her mother, Mrs. Grace Ifeoma Adichie to death. The Guardian reports that Mrs Adichie suddenly died on Monday, March 1, 2021, in Awka, the Anambra State capital. “It was very sudden and we are devastated,”a family spokesperson said. Mrs. Grace Ifeoma Adichie is survived by six children: … Read more