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Born 1977
Nigeria
Africa
Literature
Literature
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Biography
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works range from novels to short stories to nonfiction. She is a prominent voice in contemporary literature and a leading feminist thinker.
Key Achievements
- 1
Author of the critically acclaimed novels 'Purple Hibiscus,' 'Half of a Yellow Sun,' and 'Americanah.'
- 2
Her TED Talk 'The Danger of a Single Story' has been viewed over 30 million times.
- 3
A powerful advocate for feminism and social justice.
Birth Date
September 15, 1977