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‘Igbo People Can’t Unite For Presidency’ – Chimamanda Adichie

Faith Jan 5, 2021 0

Renowned writer Chimamanda Adichie is of the opinion that Igbos can’t achieve Biafra when they can't unite towards selecting a Nigerian president who is from the region.During an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the 43-year-old said…

Politics

Buhari remains malevolently aloof, doesn’t care if Nigeria burns to the ground –…

John Ogunsemore Oct 23, 2020 0

Popular writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says President Muhammadu Buhari acts like engaging Nigerians is beneath him.She said that the president remained "malevolently aloof" like he does not care if the nation burns to the ground…

Entertainment

Chimamanda Adichie Wins Plagiarism Case In Court

Faith Mar 17, 2020 0

Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has revealed that the claim of plagiarism against her in 2016 has been declared as false by a court of law.Giwa-Amu had accused Chimamanda Adichie of plagiarizing her novel to form her own work…

Entertainment

Chimamanda Adichie makes Meghan Markle’s ‘Forces For Change’ Vogue list

Anita Eboigbe Jul 29, 2019 0

Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has been featured in Meghan Markle’s ‘Forces of Change’ list for British Vogue cover.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Duchess of Sussex, Markle picked 15 women she considers strong proponents for…

News

Chimamanda Adichie bags Humanitarian Award on hunger

Justina Auta Nov 1, 2018 0

Chimamanda Adichie, award-winning Nigerian author, has been conferred with a humanitarian award at the 2018 Action Against Hunger Gala.The Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award, is given to individuals and corporations that have made…

World

Obama recommends Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie books for summer reading

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 14, 2018 0

Former U.S. President, Barack Obama, has recommended Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” and Chimamanda Adichie’s “Americanah” among six books for the 2018 Summer reading list.Obama took to his Twitter handle to announce the six…

News

Nigerians react to Chimamanda’s epic shutdown by Trump supporter

John Ogunsemore Jun 16, 2018 0

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the epic response popular author and feminist, Chimamanda Adichie got from American political commentator and known supporter of US President Donald Trump, Dana Loesch, over her grasp of…

Women

Feminism: Chimamanda Should Return to Her Country And Speak On Genital Mutilation- US Activist…

Femi Famutimi Jun 15, 2018 0

A United State spokesperson on Gun ownership and the second amendment, Dana Loesch, has hit out at Nigerian author and prominent feminist, Chimamanda Adichie and told her to "return to her own country and worry about genital mutilation”…

Entertainment

Banky W, others blast Chimamanda Adichie over anti-chivalry statements

Anita Eboigbe Jun 8, 2018 0

Popular singer Bankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington has described as ridiculous the ant-chivalry statement credited to Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.Appearing on the American daily Trevor Noah show on Thursday, Adichie spoke against the…

Culture

Popular Journalist Blasts Chimamanda Adichie Over Lagos Igbo Comment

John Ogunsemore Jun 1, 2018 0

Popular journalist, Nicholas Ibekwe has berated multiple-award winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie for claiming that Igbo people in Lagos are ashamed to speak the Igbo language.She said:But in a series of tweets on Friday…

Women

Hillary Clinton Bows to Chimamanda Pressure, Changes Twitter Bio

Femi Famutimi May 2, 2018 0

Former Presidential aspirant, Hillary Clinton has bowed to the pressure of Nigerian writer and social critic, Chimamanda Adichie and changed her Twitter bio.The two had sat down for a chat in which the author pointed out that she was a…

News

Again, Chimamanda Adichie Explodes On Clinton’s Twitter Bio Controversy

John Ogunsemore Apr 25, 2018 0

Multiple-award winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has responded to widespread condemnations of her controversial reaction to Hillary Clinton's Twitter bio.In an interview with the US presidential candidate, Adichie, a…

Women

Chimamanda Adichie’s “upset” over Hillary Clinton’s “wife” bio sets twitter…

Anita Eboigbe Apr 24, 2018 0

Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie is in the news again for her feminist views for being `upset’ by former US Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton’s usage of `wife’ on her Twitter bio.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Women

Chimamanda Adichie Talks About Dealing With Racism And Liberals In America

The Herald NG Oct 10, 2017 0

Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has revealed what it was like discovering all about racism, blackness and political correctness in America for the first time.In an interview with David Remnick of The New Yorker magazine, Adichie…

Government

Diezani’s Embezzlement Is Normal Behaviour – Chimamanda Adichie

The Herald NG Sep 22, 2017 0

Feminism campaigner Chimamanda Adichie has said there is nothing unusual about the corrupt acts of former Nigerian minister, Diezani Madueke.Adichie speaking at the University of Edinburgh after being awarded an honorary doctorate degree,…

Metro

Open Letter To Feminists – Ghanaian Actress, Lydia Forson

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 21, 2017

Beautiful Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson has penned a lengthy open letter to feminists all over the world stating that they should not be involved in petty fights with those who don't understand them.The actress who encouraged fellow…

Entertainment

‘Feminism is easier in Nigeria than in the US’ – Chimamanda Adichie

Tosin May 6, 2017

Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie says that feminism is slightly easier for women in Nigeria than their counterparts in the United States.According to The Cable Lifestyle, the 39-year-old writer of Half of a Yellow Sun told…

Women

Chimamanda Adichie makes list of 50 world leaders

Uju Mar 24, 2017

Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie has been named amongst the 50 greatest world leaders in the 2017 Fortune magazine ranking.The ‘Half of a yellow sun’ writer was ranked at number 42 on the list with Chicago Cubs baseball team…

Metro

Chimamanda Adichie Expresses Regret Over Feature In Beyonce’s Song

Owolabi Oluwasegun Oct 11, 2016 0

Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has revealed her disappointment at the aftermath of her feature in Beyoncé's hit song, Flawless.The Nigerian-born writer who disclosed that she feels irritated whenever people attribute her…

Government

Boko Haram: “We can solve on our own damn problems” – Chimamanda Adichie slams…

Features Editor Jun 1, 2014 2

Respected award wining writer and civil activist, Chimamanda Adichie has said that Nigeria does not need help from Western powers to combat Boko Haram.Adichie who was personally effected by the tragedy as her family was forced to flee…

Opinion

Chimamanda Adichie calls on National Assembly to repeal Gay law

Opinion Editor Feb 19, 2014 0

Chimamanda Adichie, award winning author of Half of A Yellow Sun and Americanah has called for the repeal of the gay law signed by President Jonathan earlier this year. She made the call in an article she wrote recently. Read it below:…

Entertainment

2013 Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize awarded to Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie

Features Editor Jul 16, 2013 0

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s third novel AMERICANAH has been awarded the 2013 Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for fiction.The Heartland Prize is a literary prize created in 1988 by the Chicago Tribune Newspaper.According to Elizabeth…