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‘She wrote fiction’ – Onanuga urges Biden to discard Chimamanda’s letter
Bayo Onanuga, the media director of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has called on US President Joe Biden to dismiss the letter written to him by Nigerian…
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Bill mandating 5-year medical work before licensing in Nigeria passes second reading; Chimamanda criticizes UK and US for congratulating Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Bill mandating 5-year medical work before licensing in Nigeria passes second reading Chimamanda criticizes UK and US for congratulating Tinubu Military condemns interim government, says it’s unconstitutional Faction invades LP…
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#YNaija2021Review: FGN vs Twitter, Adichie vs Akwaeke, Teni vs Shizzi…The Top 10 Beefs of the Year
Let there be carnage! 10. Tonto Dikeh vs Bobrisky Sometime actor, Tonto Dikeh and let’s face it, sometime actor too Bobrisky used to be thick as thieves claiming only death…
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#YNaija2021Review: Facebook blackout, Olu of Warri, Obi Cubana’s cows…10 moments that broke the internet
We could not stop talking. Or Tweeting (until they stopped us.) Coronation of Olu of Warri There wasn’t a lot of good news to unite Nigerians across differences on social…
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#YNaija2021Review: Sankofa, The Madhouse, New Chimamanda…See the Most Notable Books of the Year
The books that mattered this year. All Shades of Iberibe- Kasimma Perhaps the most attention- grabbing debut of the year, All Shades of Iberibe was written by Kasimma, an alumnus…
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The ‘dos and don’ts’ of supporting a marginalised group
On any other day it will make all the sense in the world to simply say, “Support marginalised groups,” and leave it at that. It is a simple enough ask…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s win is a reminder that we have huge untapped potential in Nigerian women
Former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (NOI) has attained another first. As is to be expected, a litany of congratulatory messages to her for clinching the position of Director General of…
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#YNaija2020Review: Chimamanda, Okonjo Iweala, Afrobeats to the world…10 Moments that made us proud this Year
Being Nigerian is hard enough. But these breakthroughs felt like collective wins and made it a little bit easier to believe in project Nigeria. Afrobeats to the World Nigerian music…
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Wilfred Okiche profiles ‘Winner of Winners;’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 43, is practically the most recognisable Nigerian alive. The responsibility of representing a diverse, multi-ethnic entity of 200 million people in international circles is no doubt a…
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Kiki Mordi, Mr Eazi, Erica…Here are YNaija’s Top 10 Influencers for November
The month of November has seen political agitation, activism and new music that has given Nigerians respite in these trying times. YNaija’s Top 10 Influencers for November is a collation…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and accusations of transphobia, Life as an Agbero – the best Nigerian articles of the week
Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here…
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Chimamanda awarded Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners,’ in last 25 years
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun. The public chose Chimamanda’s novel over a stellar-line up…
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The constant need to tame confident women must be murdered!
by Alabi Adewale Can we let Nigerian women breathe? Seriously, can we? This question is quite pertinent because Nigerian women are going through a tough time in this patriarchy matrix…
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LASG says accident rate has dropped since #OkadaBan, Chimamanda Adichie is first black woman to give address at University of Pennysylvania – 5 Things that Should Matter Today
'Okada' accidents have dropped since 'Okada' ban, Lagos deputy governor, Hamzat says Deputy governor of Lagos, Obafemi Hamzat, says the state has begun reaping the benefits of the #OkadaBan as…
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Chimamanda makes history in the Netherlands!
Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has started the year 2020 from where she left off in 2019 by receiving another award. On Saturday the 11th of January, Adichie became the…
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Can we get excited about ‘Americanah’ at this point?
With the announcement of a series-adaption of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah' by HBO in September came a lot of skepticism amidst the excitement of everyone's favorite book getting well-deserved screen…
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Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi profiles Chimamanda Adichie: A cultural icon | Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year Nominee 2019
In late 2019, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie announced she was moving the Purple Hibiscus Creative Writing Workshop from Lagos to Awka in Anambra, it marked the beginning of a new era…
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Will ‘Americanah’ be another Hollywood flop in portraying its Nigerian characters?
In 2014, about a year after it was published, Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s third novel which won the National Book Critics Circle Fiction award, and remains one of her most…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now has a real Twitter account, so scammers be warned
Author, feminist, and unapologetic purveyor of controversies Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now has an official Twitter account. This was reveal yesterday on Twitter by her team, which was set up because…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie holds 11th edition of creative writing workshop
To mark the end of her 2018 Purple Hibiscus Trust Creative Writing Workshop, celebrated author and novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie treated her students, family and fans to a literary evening…
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Chimamanda in Lagos for “An evening with Chimamanda”
Award winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is in Lagos for an event. Tagged ‘An evening with Chimamanda’ the event promises a conversation on her two most recent books, We Should…
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The bride in a black gown, President Buhari’s meeting with “dreamers” | See our top 10 photos from last week
Well, you should know that seven days would not pass by without a couple of "interesting" events coming up and photos accompanying those events. From Senator Dino Melaye unbelievable meeting…
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Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie featured in New York Times Style Magazine’s The Greats Issue
Author, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has been listed as one of New York Times Style Magazine’s The Greats. T Magazine …
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Twitter is trash: We know 4 things you won’t learn about feminism from TwitterNG
When Beyoncé released Flawless and featured Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in 2013, it was a small step for humanity but a big step for Nigerian music and literature. A simple excerpt…
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Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie is wearing strictly Nigerian brands and she’s documenting the journey on Instagram
Good times are here for the #BuyNaijatogrowtheNaira campaign as acclaimed Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has …
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Chimamanda-Adichie makes Fortune’s list of 50 greatest world leaders
by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian born author Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has been named among the top 50 world leaders for 2017 by Fortune Magazine. The "Half of a Yellow Sun" writer was…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Leadership in a time of recession
“What will economic policy look like once the global financial crisis is finally over? Will it resume the pre-crisis consensus, or will it be forced to contend with a post-crisis…
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Chimamanda Adichie reveals birth of baby, says ‘I went into hiding’
While Nigerians are still in shock and awe about Mavin singer, Di’ja's announcement, famed novelist, Chimamanda Adiche has also revealed that she recently welcomed her own bundle of joy. The…
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“Embrace ignorance” | Chimamanda Adiche gets honoured by Johns Hopkins University (WATCH)
As reported in April, world-renowned novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was awarded an honorary degree from the Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday May 18 2016 at its convocation ceremony at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.…
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Album Review: Brymo’s ‘Merchants, Dealers and Slaves’ is the best album you never heard
by Obi Ejiogu A common complaint that often pops up in conversations about contemporary Nigerian music is the sense of a lack of “substance” to much of the Industry’s current…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy