This week has been filled with news from all fronts, some heartbreaking news from the writing front, and exciting news from the Nollywood and Music industries. It has been a week of mixed emotions and news, and in this article, we share a bit of what you may have missed over the week. Purple Hibiscus... Read More

chimamanda, Chimamanda’, King of Boys, nollywood, Top 5 stories of the day, Weekend Recap

May 29, 2020

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Chimamanda is reviving the art of storytelling via Instagram

Bedtime storytelling is not a universally shared experience amongst Nigerians. Many Nigerians weren’t raised to the calming voice of their African parents telling them stories before they go to sleep at night. Those are the portrayals we have only seen in movies. A more relatable experience would be the occasional power outage that would signal... Read More

The Media Blog

chimamanda, instagram

May 26, 2018

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As usual, Chimamanda is breaking glass ceilings, this time at Harvard University

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie just became the first African ever to deliver the Harvard University Class Day Speech which is a major feature of the university’s annual graduation events. Class Day speakers are selected by the students themselves. Previous speakers include last year’s speaker, former US Vice President under President Obama, Joe Biden; former President Bill... Read More

The Media Blog

chimamanda, Harvard University

April 30, 2018

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Chimamanda Adichie’s session with Hillary Clinton is our most popular and thought provoking – PEN America -Gave a glimpse of Hillary Clinton few are fortunate to see

The organizers of the 2018 PEN World Voices Festival have rated Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichies session as their most popular. Themed “Resist and Reimagine” the festival held on Sunday, April 22nd in New York where Adichie had a dialogue with American Lawyer and Politician Hillary Clinton on “The future of Women and Girls around the... Read More

Chimamanda Adichie’s session with Hillary Clinton is our most popular and thought provoking – PEN America -Gave a glimpse of Hillary Clinton few are fortunate to see

Opinion: Chimamanda Adichie is not your enemy

“The top three trending topics in Nigeria are Chimamanda, Dino Melaye and Pablo Adedeji; what do these people have in common?” The responses to this tweet were what introduced me to the nationwide social media outrage against revered writer, Chimamanda Adichie, and as expected, most were sexist as they were vile. Overtime, Chimamanda’s confrontational brand... Read More

Opinion

chimamanda, opinion

May 12, 2017

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The YNaija Cover the evening – the 12th of May

Follow the links below to read these stories and analyses: Let’s talk about #BigBrotherNaija winner, Efe’s seemingly misplaced sense of importance Davido can’t contain his excitement as R.Kelly remixes his hit track “If” http://lifestyle.ynaija.com/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-wearing-strictly-nigerian-brands-shes-documenting-journey-instagram/

Cover Stories

chimamanda, Davido, Efe, YNaija Cover

March 14, 2017

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The Thread: “Why would anyone with any kind of real ‘male privilege’ want to give that up to become a woman”?

Chimamanda’sinterview with Channel 4 news popped the lid on transphobia and other feminism issues. She has come back to clarify her statements , but minds are pretty much made up. Do see OluTimehin’s argument below: https://twitter.com/OhTimehin/status/841198235305803776 https://twitter.com/OhTimehin/status/841198612075954176 Interesting.

Opinion

chimamanda, Male Privilege, nigeria, The Thread, Transgenderism, Transphobia

March 13, 2017

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The Thread: “There’s no universal experience of gender ” | Laverne Cox responds to Chimamanda

The conversation about gender, the policing of it, feminism and privilege has been ongoing on social media, thanks to Chimamanda’s interview on Channel 4. Laverne Cox chimes in on it: 1.I was talking to my twin brother today about whether he believes I had male privilege growing up. I was a very feminine child though... Read More

Opinion

chimamanda, feminism, Laverne Cox, The Thread, Transgender

March 13, 2017

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The Thread: “Chimamanda needs to take a lesson from herself on the danger of a single story” | A transwoman’s thoughts

Chimamanda’s statements that “transwomen are transwomen” generated quite the controversy on social media, a controversy that has seen her issue two clarifications in support of her initial statements. This is a trans woman’s take on the matter. A trans woman's thoughts on Chimamanda Adichie We don't need public debates on trans women. We need trans women... Read More

Opinion

chimamanda, danger of a single story, nigeria, The Thread, Transgender

March 13, 2017

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The Thread: “Transgenderism has taken centre stage and actual women’s issues are on the back-burner”

Chimamanda stirred a storm over the weekend with these statements about transgender women. https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840341791312351235 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840342388291850241 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840343095828975617 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840344682957819904 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840345986228715521 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840346593907900417 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840347868728815617 https://twitter.com/VOICEOFCHID/status/840353481546436609 Hmmm.

Opinion

chimamanda, feminism, nigeria, The Thread, Transgender conversation

February 4, 2017

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Harmony Levin: Nigerian, male and feminist [NEXT]

by Harmony Levin In the past few years since I took up the fancy title of being called a feminist, or better put, an unapologetic feminist. I usually get eerily happy when someone asks “So you are a feminist?” or “Abi you support feminism?” And I would go on to give a long convincing lecture... Read More

Opinion

chimamanda, feminism, Harmony Levin, Male feminists, NEXT, nigeria

January 23, 2017

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Opinion: Anambra Election 2017 | The danger of the single story and the prophecy of Chimamanda Adichie

by Ike Klinsmann “It is impossible to talk about the single story without talking about power”…Chimamanda Adichie Democracy is the Greek word for people’s power (Power to the people). But the question is this – to what degree is this power actually controlled by the people? Are the masses really in charge and... Read More

Opinion

anambra election, Anambra State, chimamanda, obiano, opinion, Single Story

October 24, 2016

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The single story of Chisom Edoziem [Nigerian Voices]

by Chisom Edoziem I’d began with the definition of a story. It’s a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or person or course of events presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program. Stories can be told in many ways though. “The single story is... Read More

Nigerian Voices

chimamanda, Nigerian Voices, Power, Single Story, Stereotypes

October 13, 2016

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Chimamanda Adichie: “Dear Ijeawele, or a femininst manifesto in fifteen suggestions”

by Chimamanda Adichie Dear Ijeawele, What joy. And what lovely names: Chizalum Adaora. She is so beautiful. Only a day old and she already looks curious about the world. Your note made me cry. You know how I get foolishly emotional sometimes. Please know that I take your charge – how to raise her feminist... Read More

chimamanda, feminism, mothers, nigeria, patriarchy, raising children

September 19, 2016

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The Film Blog: We have to disagree with this review of 93 Days

Harry Itie is a smart guy. We like him. He anchors the Entertainment beat on TV Continental. And he runs a great blog. But we vehemently disagree with his review of 93 Days which we finally watched over the weekend. To be honest, we find ourselves looking at him a bit askance, because we went in... Read More

Featured, The Film Blog

93 Days, Asa, chimamanda, Harry Itie

August 11, 2016

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The Thread: Do you agree when Chimamanda says women of today are less progressive than their mothers

It is ten years since Chimamanda Adichie’s first book, Half of a Yellow Sun, was released to critical acclaim. Last Sunday, she was at London’s Southbank Centre and she spoke about the themes of love and war, and in response to a question, she gave this answer: "I feel like younger Nigerian women are even... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Adiche, chimamanda, feminism, nigeria, women, youth

March 15, 2015

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We don’t do race in Nigeria, we do ethnicity… a lot || Chimamanda Adichie speaks exclusively to Vogue

by Chinwe Okafor Chimamanda Adichie spoke exclusively to Vogue recently about a lot of things such as feminism and racism in Nigeria as well as Selma amongst other things. Here are excerpts from topics- Feminism – gender equality – is a cause she cares about passionately. You don’t have to spend long in Nigeria to... Read More

chimamanda, exclusive, feminism, Interview, Racism, vogue

December 31, 2014

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David Oyelowo talks ‘Selma’, ‘MLK’ & Chimamanda’s Americanah in Essence Magazine

by Chinwe Okafor Following racial tensions that have been going on for months now and the rift caused by the grand jury decisions in Michael Brown and Eric Garner’s deaths, and the subsequent protests that have sprung up all over the world in reaction to them, Ava DuVernay’s Selma, the civil rights biopic chronicling Dr.... Read More

Americanah, chimamanda, David Oyelowo, Essence Magazine, fergusson, lupitah nyongo

December 13, 2013

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Singer, Beyonce features writer Chimamanda Adichie in ‘***Flawless’ (READ, WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo The much anticipated fifth album of Beyonce Knowles-Carter’s solo career is finally out. The self -titled album which was released yesterday, December 12 came as a surprise to everyone and is sold exclusively on iTunes. The ‘Beyonce visual album’ (there is a video for each song) features Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie... Read More

July 16, 2013

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SK Johnson on Chimamanda Adichie, her ‘boys’ and the Caine Prize

I’m not even sure why I’m typing this because there have been a flurry of blog posts and articles about the issue already, which is quite the feat considering the whole brouhaha (that’s such a cool word, by the way) only took place yesterday. But, a quick run-through; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (rumour has it... Read More

Abubakar Ibrahim, african literature, african writing, Caine Prize, chimamanda, Chimamanda Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, elnathan john, literature, writing

July 15, 2013

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Elnathan John lets go on Chimamanda: “The consequences of loving Ngozi”

by Elnathan John When Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, darling of the world, chooses to, well, refer to Caine Prize nominee Elnathan John as her “boy” in this interview with the Boston Review, there certainly was going to be a reaction coming. And, via his blog, oh, what a comeback! It is the Americans you blame as... Read More

"Half of a Yellow Sun", adichie, America, Americanah, biafra, boston review, Caine Prize, chimamanda, elnathan john, Ifemelu, workshop

April 20, 2013

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Opinion: Don’t be deceived – Chimamanda Adichie is no Achebe

by Okezie J.S. Nwoka The Alili is a centipede; a centipede has one hundred legs. That is what it claims. The claim won the acceptance of nearly every animal in the verdant forest, giving her the benefit of an unspoken doubt. All of the different animals believed her, save one group. All of the animals... Read More

"Half of a Yellow Sun", adichie, african literature, chimamanda, chinua achebe, things fall apart, toni morrison

October 4, 2012

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Chimamanda reviews Achebe’s new book: “The reader is left with a nagging dissatisfaction”

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nigeria, at independence from British rule in 1960, was called the Giant of Africa. With a large population, an educated elite and many natural resources, especially oil, Nigeria was supposed to fly the flag of democratic success. It did not, and it is clear now, in retrospect, that it could... Read More

achebe, biafra, chimamanda, gowon, things fall apart, war

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Week

Chimamanda is reviving the art of storytelling via Instagram

As usual, Chimamanda is breaking glass ceilings, this time at Harvard University

Chimamanda Adichie’s session with Hillary Clinton is our most popular and thought provoking – PEN America -Gave a glimpse of Hillary Clinton few are fortunate to see

Chimamanda Adichie’s session with Hillary Clinton is our most popular and thought provoking – PEN America -Gave a glimpse of Hillary Clinton few are fortunate to see

Opinion: Chimamanda Adichie is not your enemy

The YNaija Cover the evening – the 12th of May

The Thread: “Why would anyone with any kind of real ‘male privilege’ want to give that up to become a woman”?

The Thread: “There’s no universal experience of gender ” | Laverne Cox responds to Chimamanda

The Thread: “Chimamanda needs to take a lesson from herself on the danger of a single story” | A transwoman’s thoughts

The Thread: “Transgenderism has taken centre stage and actual women’s issues are on the back-burner”

Harmony Levin: Nigerian, male and feminist [NEXT]

Opinion: Anambra Election 2017 | The danger of the single story and the prophecy of Chimamanda Adichie

The single story of Chisom Edoziem [Nigerian Voices]

Chimamanda Adichie: “Dear Ijeawele, or a femininst manifesto in fifteen suggestions”

The Film Blog: We have to disagree with this review of 93 Days

The Thread: Do you agree when Chimamanda says women of today are less progressive than their mothers

We don’t do race in Nigeria, we do ethnicity… a lot || Chimamanda Adichie speaks exclusively to Vogue

David Oyelowo talks ‘Selma’, ‘MLK’ & Chimamanda’s Americanah in Essence Magazine

Uduak Oduok: No Ma’am, Chimamanda Adichie’s use of “F__k you” on TV is NOT free speech

That thing around its neck: Is ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ the biggest flop of 2013? (YNaija Long Read)

Tobe Osigwe: Deconstructing Chimamanda Adichie and her sense of poetic justice

Singer, Beyonce features writer Chimamanda Adichie in ‘***Flawless’ (READ, WATCH)

SK Johnson on Chimamanda Adichie, her ‘boys’ and the Caine Prize

Elnathan John lets go on Chimamanda: “The consequences of loving Ngozi”

Opinion: Don’t be deceived – Chimamanda Adichie is no Achebe

Chimamanda reviews Achebe’s new book: “The reader is left with a nagging dissatisfaction”

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