Chimamanda

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, often known simply as Chimamanda, is a Nigerian writer and public intellectual. Born on September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria, she was raised in Nsukka and studied at the University of Nigeria before pursuing further studies in the United States. She is described as one of the most prominent African writers of her generation.

Her debut novel Purple Hibiscus (2003) received critical praise for its portrayal of a Nigerian Catholic family under patriarchal authority. Her second novel Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), set during the Nigerian Civil War, won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007 and established her international reputation. Her later works include the short story collection The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) and the novel Americanah (2013), which examines migration, identity, and the African diaspora.

Adichie is also known for her essays and public talks on feminism and social justice. Her TED Talk "We Should All Be Feminists" (2013) gained wide attention and was later published as a book, contributing to contemporary feminist discourse. Her writing has been translated into numerous languages and has earned multiple honors and recognitions.

In addition to her literary work, Adichie has taught and lectured at universities in the United States and the United Kingdom, and she participates in global literary festivals and public forums. She continues to publish fiction and essays and is widely regarded as an influential voice on culture, gender, and politics.