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New York Times Lists Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Book Americanah As One Of 15 Remarkable Books By Women Shaping Fiction In The 21st Century

According to New York Times, ‘For Women’s History Month, The Times’s staff book critics — Dwight Garner, Jennifer Szalai and myself, Parul Sehgal — sat down together to think about…

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#WakandaForLife: Lupita Nyong’o And Danai Gurira To Reunite For Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ Movie Adaptation

Hollywood actresses, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, will be starring in an upcoming adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah. The two actresses also starred together in Black Panther. Lupita had acquired the rights…

Chimamanda Adichie said trans-women are not real women and people are calling for her head

In an interview to promote her new book, revered writer and unapologetic feminist, Chimamanda Adichie shared her thoughts on transgender women.

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Chimamanda Adichie gets elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Chimamanda Adichie has been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters and joins Wole Soyinka as the only Nigerians in the academy.

6 reasons why you must read at least 1 book by Chimamanda Adichie

Today marks the 38th birthday of Nigerian author and female rights activist, Chimamanda Adichie. To celebrate the creative Nigerian, here are 6 reasons why everyone should read atleast one of her novels.

World renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie is 38 years old today

Listed by CNN as one of the most inspiring women of 2014, Chimamanda Adichie has come a long way in the creative world with her literary works. Born in Enugu on September 15, 2015, Chimamanda Adichie is fast becoming Africa’s most celebrated modern day novelist.

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Did you know award winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie suffers depression?

Award winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just made a startling revelation that she suffers depression from time to time in an exclusive interview with Olisa.tv.

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#Grammys 2015: Will Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie win tonight?

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a critically acclaimed Nigerian novelist and award-winning author of Americanah has been nominated for a Grammy award for her feminist-inspired collaboration with American entertainer Beyonce, on her 2013 track 'Flawless'.

Chimamanda says Lupita's adaptation of her book 'isn't a measure of success'

Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie says although she is happy about Lupita Nyong'o's adaptation of her Americanah novel, it isn't a measure of success for her.

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Lupita Nyong’O given rights to shoot Chimamanda Adichie's 'Americanah'

During Stylist Magazine‘s Stylist Book Club Inaugural Session at the Waldorf Hilton in London on May 29, 2014, Adichie said the Oscar winning actress now has the full rights to make a derivative work off her popular novel.

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New York Times Lists Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Book Americanah As One Of 15 Remarkable Books By Women Shaping Fiction In The 21st Century

#WakandaForLife: Lupita Nyong’o And Danai Gurira To Reunite For Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ Movie Adaptation

Chimamanda Adichie said trans-women are not real women and people are calling for her head

Chimamanda Adichie gets elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters

6 reasons why you must read at least 1 book by Chimamanda Adichie

World renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie is 38 years old today

Did you know award winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie suffers depression?

#Grammys 2015: Will Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie win tonight?

Chimamanda says Lupita's adaptation of her book 'isn't a measure of success'

Lupita Nyong’O given rights to shoot Chimamanda Adichie's 'Americanah'

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