African Writer Chimamanda React to Racist Question 'Does Nigeria Have Bookstores?'

[@camalem1724]

Q:"Do people read your book in Nigeria"? A:"They do shockingly"was the first shade and she didn't get it.

[@2nacheki]

lol

[@kaziradewaleafolabi2179]

How I wish I could like this comment a thousand times!

[@guyburgess2160]

She's too thick upstairs and filled with racial bigotry to understand.....

[@seunosewa]

I think the interviewer mis-spoke because English isn't her first language. What she probably wondered about is whether C's work is as popular in Nigeria as it is elsewhere.

[@guyburgess2160]

@@seunosewa She knew what she was saying. Even if she was a non-fluent English speaker there are better ways of asking that particular question you are alluding to. Besides an apology from her would have also buttressed the fact that her question was misinterpreted but "for where ??? 🤐".... Chimamanda put her in her place. She was most definitely not expecting what she got...and she got what she deserved.

[@IzzyOdigie]

The interviewer being either vexed or embarrassed at the end when ppl clapped at her response, is pure Gold.

[@knightoyin6500]

You can revel in her embarrassment but it doesn't do her any good. I don't believe she meant any harm. You're no better by putting others down, where you claim they put you. An eye for an eye leaves the world blind.

[@IzzyOdigie]

@@knightoyin6500 my comment still stands

[@Eli-kq7qt]

@@knightoyin6500 she didn’t put her down. She made an observation. And if that’s your definition of putting someone down. Then people definitely need to stop telling people of color to stop being so sensitive.

[@Eli-kq7qt]

@@knightoyin6500 and how the hell is asking someone do they have bookstores in there country no harm. Her ignorance is thing that does harm. And sometimes a little embarrassment is good for the ego. I bet you she will think twice before she ask another African person do they have bookstores in there country.

[@knightoyin6500]

@@Eli-kq7qt Lol..Sure. Her response was very up lifting.. The comment I responded to said the commentator was either vexed or embarrassed which is what I responded to. You really don't know what you're talking about.

[@imaginingdefeat]

“I think in general that France doesn’t seem to realize that it is no longer an 18th century world power” 2:09 what a fucking mic drop 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

amazing

[@rman4539]

Responding to a stupid racist question by a stupid racist answer is not OK.

[@ahurali5185]

@@rman4539 there's nothing stupid about the answer because it's a FACT

[@ryonalionthunder]

@@ahurali5185 That’s what a racist would say, isn’t it?

[@OneRichMofo]

@@ryonalionthunder are you French or sth? France, much like England and Spain, sucks now. Two world wars did a number on every European nation especially in France cause you know... It isn't racism. It is economics.

[@AbujaYummyMummy]

the interviewer felt very uncomfortable, good. they need to be told boldly that they're wrong exactly like she did.

[@2nacheki]

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[@francois170]

And notice how uncomfortable the white people sitting in the front were.

[@parisz]

They need to be told boldly that they’re wrong - sounds exactly like my mother ❤️

[@ao1920]

@@2nacheki *where can I find the whole interview, please?!*

[@llddau]

You cannot be wrong when you ask a question, you are not giving an opinion or answer, that’s the point of questions; you want to learn the answer, you are stating that you don’t know.

[@Mrsethla]

By the way Wole Soyinka, a nigerian, won the nobel prize of literature in 1986.

[@WeissmannX]

Yes!!! He wrote his books which were sold in bookshops all over Africa. The French lady is just amazing!!! I love Chi's reply. Classy and loaded

[@jozieash5016]

and don't forget China Achebe!!!

[@chiamakae6416]

Ben Nartey “He wrote on cassava leaves” My dear, No such thing happened. There is this thing called books. It was there during his time. People wrote on it back in the days. Do you think that during his time students were taught with words from leaves?? Wrote on leaves? Please let’s be realistic and not be blinded by ignorance. Have a nice day

[@WeissmannX]

princess chiamaka Princess, don't take it literally. It's called sarcasm. Have a good day

[@chiamakae6416]

Ben Nartey if it was then you need to brush up on your sarcasm. It sounded like you were agreeing with her and giving the example of him writing on cassava leaves in 1986. It’s very easy for some people who already have a negative perception of Africa even now in 2018 to believe that comment because the original comment talked about 1986. And yes I’ve read so many sarcastic comments made by Africans about Africa in response to ignorant questions and I found them funny and even liked them. Yours sounded like an agreement is all I’m saying.

[@Jaja_nsh]

I can confirm that her books are studied in English literature across the whole continent

[@valeriapebble]

We watched her speeches in my English class, she is very captivating

[@vt6594]

What's the name of her book? I admire her inspiration ❤

[@blessingchukwu6978]

@@vt6594 half of a yellow sun Purple hibiscus

[@Maze-]

I too can confirm

[@misterx1342]

One of her books was my set work in high school in South Africa

[@anghoppi]

Ms. Adichie's response to such an ignorant question was answered with grace and intellect, that the journalist didn't know she was being picked apart!

[@Itzharbey]

@Azay Deelay your facts are from where? They are very very Bogus. You won't be the one to tell how many people read in Nigeria. In Lagos alone you would find more than a million people that actually read literatures. You should know that people don't buy books do not mean they don't read. They borrow books from eachother.

[@S7ilgar]

@Azay Deelay Hi, I'm French and I read literature, French and foreign. However, sorry to say you're highly optimistic with your 10% of French people reading literature: last stat I heard about, French people read 1,5 book per year all kinds of books included (comics, magazines etc.) ...

[@bibaolaitan5189]

@Azay Deelay most of this statistics 're false, sometimes we as Nigerians see statistics made by foreigners about us and we just wonder that 're they talking about us...

[@robertmorris5429]

@@Itzharbey And they use television and the internet for the latest information.!!!!

[@kanayomuoweta9814]

I thought about giving your long and erroneous write up a reply but after re reading it and cross checking up facts and I knew very well NOT to bother with you..When a person or people are set in their way/s or mindset there is very little anyone can do to "save" them.

[@jonnyfyre]

Do you have bookstores in Nigeria? Do you have deodorant in France?

[@FriendofYahweh29]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂☠️

[@ladesu]

Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@ipaja5515]

Lollllll

[@doyouhaveasparediquesir7628]

😭😭😭😗😭😂

[@spicysl]

Do they have toothpaste in France

[@fabiobalassia]

French person here, we do not claim that interviewer.

[@froglow7475]

😂this is actually nice, sometimes you do things and your own people can't own you

[@ChiChiTalks]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaeljacob3778]

😂

[@futureplanet6910]

"French person ...": German here; i didn't get it. Please write again in English; thanks

[@djantouahmed7319]

@@futureplanet6910 Sie sagt, dass sie sie nicht beansprucht Cameroonian studying german here

[@Lifeonthiside2406]

" I think france doesn't seem to realise that's it's no longer an 18th century worldpower" Minister exits the room..😅😅😅 Oh I love you chimamanda nwa

[@Happy-fu7fb]

😂🤣😂!!!

[@blrh.anna.h6950]

No the minister was her friend she said despite her affection for the minister she had to say what she said.The minister had left way long before that and she said that was good

[@kingpablo2103]

@@blrh.anna.h6950 the minister was her "FrIEnD".

[@akinajose-adeogun7582]

I think she scored an own goal with that needless jibe, which put her in the same category as the offensive interviewer.

[@Nkiru12]

@@akinajose-adeogun7582 that was just the basic truth. French people seem to have the same supercilious behaviour everywhere. Whether in France or in Canada.

[@lf1496]

I actually saw this when it happened and it was the brilliant. What a masterful execution of power over someone who attempts to make you small. She diminished that woman simply by highlighting the absurdity of her question. There was no need to curse or be angry, she just calmly in a few sentences hit her with the truth. In the end it left you seeing the woman and the question itself was asked out of her own insecurity and jealousy. What a perfect example of the truth of who we are and the Gaslighting used to obscure our power. Thank you for this important clip.💯

[@talentedcreole1963]

Jealousy is a perfect word when understanding France's past and present condescension...What black power she possess.

[@flossyjacquelyn2284]

She nail it down.so blunt I couldn't just stopped laughing

[@morsorcus8152]

dont look into history. you wont like how africa got to a place where it could have bookstores lol.

[@quicksilver0294]

She handled it so well. She didn’t even have to be petty or sour in her response to get her message across after a question like that. 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@vancouverpoy]

thats the calm focused energy writers have haha.

[@LiyaZuluM]

Yes she did.

[@Notinuse6685]

the thing is even if she did she is allowed. That was offensive and it’s is abusive to your own self to be the better person every time when people are being so disrespectful

[@migks37]

She is very smart, very intelligent a very fast thinker.

[@_blank-_]

@@Notinuse6685 No, allowing yourself to be always mad is what is abusive towards yourself and others. Learning empathy, patience and understanding are the best things that can happen to oneself.

[@maryrose8478]

She's the kind of woman I wish I could be. Intelligent, articulate, witty.

[@warriorwinter2233]

The type of Woman You Will Be...

[@_blank-_]

The interviewer? 😳

[@vd-2045]

@@_blank-_ lmao 😂

[@adhityas348]

Don’t forget, she is extremely pretty too.

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

Mary Rose, the fact that you recognize it when you hear it means you undoubtedly possess these qualities as well.

[@abeniadeoye8358]

Chimamanda is a different flavour of mad, and I like her madness; it seems to me as a genuine form of righteous outrage over the outdated racist ideals of the society.

[@Philtabit49]

Words fit to be framed. You are awesome! ❤❤❤

[@blackdiamond7956]

@@Philtabit49 I can't agree more

[@rhens8088]

@immortal scurds get your racist ass out of here.

[@squarcircle2254]

@immortal scurds what’s pretentious about what she said?

[@clartblart3266]

@immortal scurds I'll do you one better, didn't the interviewer generalize her knowledge on the ENTIRE NATION of Nigeria? But it only applies when it comes to Africa right, it's completely fine for an interviewer to ask such an ignorant question which what looked like a bitchy smile right? It's ok when you do it? Btw, call down a little, you're not making any sense and nobody's rushing you to respond so take a minute to breathe yeah?

[@za.307]

The smug smile of the interviewer soon vanished as she got eloquently dismantled for the dumbest interview question ever.

[@phs125]

Why are you gae?

[@za.307]

@@phs125 🤣 I get the reference.

[@camelopardalis84]

I didn't see a smug smile. To me, it felt very much as if the interviewer knew how terrible that second question was. I was under the impression that she was probably asking questions that had been provided by the audience or something of the like. The first question may or may not have been a terrible one, depending on factors like what kind of book she was asking about. There are books that are hardly read in the countries the author is from.

[@za.307]

@@camelopardalis84 I think you're being a bit generous to the interviewer. Very generous. She didn't even frame her question in the context, you suggested. That at least would've gone a long way to not appearing so ignorant. Also her body language was defensive rather than engaging.

[@camelopardalis84]

@@za.307 She says "I see, I see" to the audience (in French) after asking the second question. Which - to me - sounded like a "I know, that's a terrible question that was sent in!". I am neither trying to defend the interviewer nor to attack her. I am just explaining how I understood the situation.

[@dianadivadiamond]

I'm not a Nigerian but she made me proud about the way she answered and carried about herself and the questions put to her. Much love my lady. 💯💯👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@EricOkafor]

Chimamanda is goals 👌

[@thelmaigbo8184]

Eric Okafor all day everyday

[@flyyzone3009]

Eric Okafor Yesssss, I aspire to Be Like Her!

[@ozzyfromspace]

We used to read her books as kids in Botswana and Zambia. Yes, she’s an amazing author! I’m so proud to know that this amazing woman represents Africans everywhere ❤️

[@dutchflash]

As Africans start to wake up and speak their truths to the Europeans...a lot of people are about to start to get uncomfortable..See how all the whites in the room were getting annoyed by her description of the French.

[@dutchflash]

Yes, but as the masses of people push back against the West..African leaders will have no choice but to follow. As Africans start to speak out against the Europeans..believe me, everyone takes notice.

[@polasal0088]

D Flash that is the way they are! They would rather want to see us die in silence. But they cannot do that to our sister. The daughter of Africa. I respect this woman a lot. Another person I admire so much is PRO. PLO LUMUMBER of Kenya. A true son of Africa.

[@talkspace459]

I think a wind of change is taking place in the black race. There is a consciousness already going on. Check out the Nigerian minister Rauf Aregbesola on "Nigeria must rally the black race together." www.bellanaija.com/.../nigeria-must-rally-black-race-together-rauf-aregbesola/ I think it would be great since Nigeria has the highest black population.

[@leducation]

D Flash, I peeped that. None of them clapped. They either put their head down or looked away. When us African Americans started speaking up in the USA, they began to call us angry and a trouble maker.

[@sylviasworld9397]

@@markus4180 White people did not really clap to the first reply to the bookshop question. They clapped to the second comment about France no longer being an 18th century colonial power though.

[@jenniferanyabuine7397]

Nigeria loves you ma, thank you for making us proud 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@checkmattee222]

As an African I'm not even going to dignify that ignorant question with an explanation of any kind. These foreigners embarrass themselves.

[@karabokhwiane7593]

Man. If only they ACTUALLY felt embarrassed. It seems that they're very comfortable with their ignorance. Even amused by it.

[@johnson9768]

"These foreigners" You are generalizing as much as the interviewer in the video

[@allyouneedislove6217]

@Cian MacGana Did you watch the whole interview? Or did you just stop at the beginning?

[@mariyahndiaye1357]

Ignorance🤦🏾‍♀️

[@brumhelldah917]

@Cian MacGana read the whole thinh

[@MissDoktor]

The way the interviewer sits tells a lot. She is trying to run away. I feel embarrassed for her ignorance.

[@samoche4614]

@Azay Dee you are one big idiot!!! Your statistics betrays your argument...her question was "do they read your books in Nigeria"?!..and your stats agree that one million people read so what's your point?

[@alyssaandjoshua678]

Exactly my thoughts.what a shame.its 2018

[@sholaking5027]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's about time ignorance is challenged. And with such class too ✨

[@mustaphasowe5932]

🤫🤫🤫🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@jehannmurdock9943]

Empress in my country they call it badmind....

[@jamedraa8472]

When you are a child you eat what your parents feed you. As an adult, it is your responsibility to give yourself proper nutrition. The same applies to the info you feed your mind. In other words, question what you believe & do some daggone research.

[@misstimzy]

Haha I love your comment ❤️👏

[@joeskys2362]

She is beautiful strong and, proud well done. God bless her and mother Africa!

[@james56660]

Ha ha ha...The interviewer pretending to Jot something down in her notebook is a classic journalistic trick that shows how embarrassed and ashamed she was when Chimamanda Adiche struck her with those killers blow answers to her ridiculous questions about Nigeria.

[@4chukwuebuka]

James Nwanazia are you igbo? Where are you from?

[@missywangui2077]

Haha not just Nigeria. She answered for us Africans the foolishness we have to deal with.

[@sholaking5027]

She was trying to hide her face

[@ladyofspa]

I found that dismissive and disrespectful. But maybe that's what is the norm there.

[@immakings634]

Tf kind of question is that? Of course we have bookstores in Nigeria and we read literatures. Thanks chimamanda make naija/africa proud

[@fruitsarelife148]

Chizzy kings whites...

[@ines3770]

And here, white french people are triggered because her answer made the journalist uncomfortable 🙄

[@ines3770]

Joey Cole yes but thankfully it's working less and less

[@ines3770]

tk421missing The literacy rate is 68% in Nigeria. While it's lower than it should be, it's still the majority of the population. You should be careful with stastistics when it comes to Africa because a lot of things go outside the official numbers. There is also a huge gap between the youth and the older generation because Africa is changing and it's changing fast. But keep thinking it's full of shithole countries I guess, we are going foward and what the West thinks of us is irrelevant 🤷🏾‍♀️ There is a difference between asking if books are affordable/easy to access for the general population and ask if there are bookstores at all. I don't think that woman is racist though, just ignorant.

[@ines3770]

tk421missing Besides, the answers to your questions are easily found on internet. How about journalists make their research and if they are so concerned by the fate of little africans ask about ways we can/are tackling those issues. But it's not what concerns them. It's just about stroking their own ego and go " look how those africans suffer we have it so much better here".

[@micca903]

She has a lovely way of talking and wonderful voice. I have never read a book of her but I'll give it a try because of this interview. This lady has something to say.

[@MizzEanaj]

I really enjoyed “We Should All Be Feminists”. For such a short book, it really packs a punch! I think you may enjoy it too.

[@manaulhoque6507]

Facts

[@keekeecomrie9292]

This sister, is articulate and beautiful. The french authorities should be embarrassed.

[@chinemeremomeh21]

Trust me they are.

[@TJ-gt1zz]

They are now

[@JScott-md6dv]

The Romans and Persians went to Africa to read and become educated. Some people are so rude and ignorant.

[@fruitsarelife148]

UnicornGeek Scotty the armenians took the ethiopian alphabet.. Tried to copy it perfectly.

[@wesleynebo4647]

@@fruitsarelife148 Pythagoras came to Africa to study mathematics with an African king

[@lavenderflowers1075]

The europeans revised history to suit their own selfish desires.

[@charlesa8561]

@meh meh Timbuktu and Alexandria??

[@charlesa8561]

@meh meh oh my bad bro😂😂

[@tochukwuagwu8001]

This is gold to me, wish I can like it a million times. As a Nigrian living in France, I can so relate.

[@OghaleOmoroR]

Worst question to ever ask in an interview. Was only asked to ruffle her feathers. Answer was brilliantly spot on.

[@2nacheki]

She did not dissapoint. Savage as they come.. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please like and share with friends and family to support the channel

[@thankgodjustice9550]

She is beautiful and brilliant. I am proud of her

[@frimminjim8355]

That was an eloquent and gracious take down. I've replayed it just to admire her words and manner. And the message: everyone deserves to be treated with basic human dignity is on point and it's long past time we treated all people this way.

[@TMartins379]

I have been to 15 different African countries and I can tell you that Nigeria is the most genuine African Nation I have been. They may have their own problems but those people are unapologetically black and African. They celebrate and love their culture. Ivorians see themselves through the eyes of the Frenchman. Just my experience after living and working in Africa for 17 years.

[@echetabuemeka4087]

Tony Martins You are correct.

[@nyceone45]

Couldn’t agree More! ...I have been to Kenya and oh how terrible, the English, American accents they try to imitate, the American culture they glorify sadly even on tv, they have shows you hear them give examples of American stars instead of their own, the dressing, it’s pretty sad. Nigeria is the real shit! And am not even Nigeria.

[@cynthiamekwunye492]

nyceone45 ... so very true! Nigerians we are so proud of being African and black.

[@tosinojo7310]

Unapologetically Nigerian/African, not black.....We dont identify ourself by color in Nigeria...Just Tribe and state. If we call someone black in Nigeria, they are actually really dark. American blacks are usually the ones with the black identity. Lol i remeber when i travelled out of the country and someone called me black..felt so awkward.

[@prideofegypt388]

Cynthia Mekwunye then why do they bleach so much ?

[@LightW]

Towards the end, the woman interviewing her just sits there regreting all her choices in life haha

[@primuso6269]

The journalist didn't do her homework... Nigerians are proud, self assured and unapologetically arrogant. No we can't read 🙄

[@admiralbonetopick600]

youtube search "Nigerian illiteracy" and see what comes up. The country does, evidently, have a problem with illiteracy. The woman wasn't wrong for asking. She was probably trying to bring attention to a problem that the country is facing.

[@primuso6269]

@@admiralbonetopick600 Yeahj I know all about Nigerian illiteracy, I'm a nigerian. The first question was to give the benefit of the doubt - an innocent question. There are writers whose works are banned in their country or who for whatever reason are not popular in their country. However, asking if there are bookstores is ridiculous. Is just like asking if the French drink wine. I would resist the urge to say the R word... But there you are.

[@thurstonhowellthe3rd550]

Arrogant and self assured because the ppl are strong. Shout out to my Nigerian homies!

[@thurstonhowellthe3rd550]

@@admiralbonetopick600 so does the UNITED STATES. CHECK THAT FACT And dont WE have bookstores? What year do u 2 live in?

[@CherryAC]

The interviewer knew exactly what she was doing. Its their way of trying to shame or silence an educated black person into submission or put them in their place. Remind them in a sneaky way where they come from. Its that underlying envy in them that makes them say ignorant stuff like that.

[@justicejustice4545]

I can't be prouder African, I can't be prouder blackman, I can't be prouder Igboman from Nigeria, it's amazing how confident and intelligently she made the white lady who tried to mock Africa been mocked, not only by Africans but by her fellow French citizens and white countries all over the world, Igbo is the way, thanks a lot Ngozie, Nwa nnem nwayi.

[@successkenyintl6174]

I am proud of this Lady. Give it to them as raw as possible!

[@ruthkromah7511]

I like her she show the power of an African women not be angry to answer a nosen question

[@MiguelVazquez-kj2ve]

I like how she remained composed, addressed it, and moved on.

[@parsonorighoye3163]

The interviewer was very unprofessional, interviewing such a big name you have to be very professional. The way she was laughing while asking her that question is a shame

[@joybelljoybell8794]

She's being very arrogant.

[@mrsc4760]

She was laughing out of embarrassment. As she should be

[@jehannmurdock9943]

Yea! It's like she thought of most thoughtless heinous thing to say and allowed it to come out of her mouth, and what's make it worse that she's French.... With the past relationships with france and nigerian? Jah Jah.. nah sah, not a good atall...

[@jehannmurdock9943]

@@mrsc4760+ I strongly disagree, is white people fucked up insensitive vindictive humor.... It's like something I've witness for my demonstrated by people and it was very disgusting yow, where I was being expelled from school for my quote unquote low attendancy, right?... My friend told the head teacher or whatever I didn't even know they had that power but anyways, she was informed that I was absence due to death of some relative, but her response how didn't I get over that after the death of my mother and father....(?)...(quote that my mother and father died when I was an infant, right? And I'm like what?... To this day I still didn't know what she meant and it came to find out at the she was fully aware of my circumstance, she just didn't and wanted to expell me and say those horrible things.

[@tade6071]

@Herb Dragon 01 but that can be change by demolishing them with their very own weapon ( so they believe) which is intellectual response... just like the response the interviewer received

[@xhibit.6986]

These people are so ignorant. I love the way Chimamanda answered her back with class and elegance. That's the way you do it.

[@21nrockin]

I love that her response was delivered in a respectful way and that it not only shamed the interviewer but the whole nation she (the interviewer) represents.

[@susan8576]

I agree with Chimamanda on the French experience for an African visiting France. I couldn't wait to return back to mama Africa. Phew!!! Nice one Lady Chimamanda

[@nathanmalik1697]

Chimamanda Adichie is queen. She never disappoints. Always a fearless voice. Always.

[@chrislite9804]

..."it reflects poorly on the French people..." Woah, Chima did you just tell her that is embarrassing her own people😮😮?

[@azurecerulean1279]

@Cian MacGana i dont really think it was racist...its not the most valid question but yeah

[@moona3206]

@Cian MacGana Dude...it was just an ignorant thing to ask ! She thinks africans can't read it is racist. I'm french and I'm embaressed she asked that.... African countries have big cities too. Read a book,educate yourself you sound as ignorant as her.

[@Az-bf8ik]

Except french ppl do act like this woman so she's not embarassing them she just represent them

[@josephineawor2904]

@Cian MacGana Read between the lines. She works as a journalist; she needs to have tact and professionalism when on the clock like any other job. She asked a senseless question, the second one being: "Do you have bookstores in Nigeria?". Insinuating that there's some doubt. Let's say she genuinely didn't know, any reasonable person would assume a country with 200+ million people in modern age, 2018, would have bookstores and other conventional stores. Africa is not a wasteland.

[@ank-hara]

She is !

[@Bmmhable]

Bravo, Ms Adichie. As a white European guy I support you 100%. White French people (and other white Europeans) need to hear this.

[@sakyichristine927]

Sadly that bad behaviour of many Europeans is present among canadians, Australians, new zealanders and some south Americans.

[@Adrian-zn1eu]

And other white Europeans? Don’t look at other 27+ European countries true your French lens. We are not u

[@danawilliams601]

I am an American Black person born and raised and the sister was speaking nothing but FACTS!!!

[@mariyahndiaye1357]

Same, and I'm Senegalese raised in America. I get racism, colorism, and idk if there is an -ism for being an African in america and alienated from some other blacks here...but I get that too😅

[@gibson2675]

@@mariyahndiaye1357 Why are you not in Senegal ?

[@amehka5416]

@@mariyahndiaye1357 Africans hate black Americans so what are you talking about.

[@hassanebowen4481]

@@amehka5416 all 1.2 billion people in Africa hate black Americans ?

[@Themystergamerr]

The look on that French Karen's face at the end- priceless!!! 👌🏾

[@sherrydavis3309]

@Candy Cat...It was absolutely priceless.

[@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810]

My favourite was just after she said the line about the question reflecting badly on the French. Priceless. To watch her brain realise that the "harmless, playful" question she thought she was asking was actually highly offensive and the shock as her brain couldn't comprehend...GOLD.

[@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810]

@Neyodan 34 talking down to a minority with an assumed aire of superiority based upon nothing....yeah, I'd say that fits a Karen perfectly.

[@sherrydavis3309]

@@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810 Gold!!

[@Cosmiichu]

@@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810 where was she talking down a minority? she just asked if the books are successful there i don't understand how that turned into "she's racist"

[@giftj805]

She is amazing, calm , assertive, and calculative . Right on point 👌 well done. AFRICAN QUEEN 👸

[@mikeymushi]

Wonder if people don’t know how to use the internet

[@patienceosemenye1367]

A lot of people don't.

[@NKiani]

@@patienceosemenye1367 That is now obvious

[@erhememrenaomonigho1698]

Chimamanda ma, you are bold. I love that you are truly a Nigerian woman.

[@atenanimism9336]

Y'all see the look of that French Becky woman at the end. Lol she was dumbfounded and made stupid.

[@patrickterkpernagmor914]

Duma S that really caught my attention.. hahaha

[@bybbah]

No you have no idea who are the FRENCH. You have no idea.

[@Dr.Sharron]

bybbah, All Caucasoids are the same.

[@kaziradewaleafolabi2179]

Lols. Honestly I thought I was the only one that noticed her...🤣

[@sophiaatn5339]

Looool

[@chanellejoseph4155]

I'm glad the interviewer asked these questions because it allowed for the beautiful and elegant response to be heard on this platform and go some way in educating the ignorant.

[@aliaed6054]

sister Ingozi, you made my day .How dignified ! How intelligent ! I am somali and I really adore your intellect and grace ! Hail and Chimamanda and other african girls !

[@dandamuxima]

2:36 "Oh, the minister left. Ok. Good..." She means YES!!! They fear us that's why they tried to shut our mouth for so long. ✊🏾

[@dandamuxima]

@@jeffkoons9660 you bet!

[@human2501]

@@jeffkoons9660 no you hate him because you’re a racist. Don’t fking drag us normal white people into your racist business you freak.

[@ceasercharisma1335]

Oh God! I'll never stop loving Chimamanda. Such grace and elegance. It's really epic how she politely ripped that woman apart and left her in utter amazement

[@tigistg.fantaye7636]

Beauty and Brain. True African jewel

[@abionaalli]

Oh my goodness! Chimamanda really gave it to them. I find it hilarious the way her interviewer was blinking (at 5:11) like someone just recovering from being blindsided. The poor woman did not see that coming. Chimamanda was savage!

[@consuelalohoury9577]

Beautiful moment...ijs

[@EspritArkitekt]

she's so well-spoken & classy the way she carries herself

[@oceansunflower5894]

Common sense is the key 🗝️🗝️🔐

[@EspritArkitekt]

@@oceansunflower5894 yes, although sense is not very common, nor expressed as eloquently as this lady

[@anonymousbrooks8194]

@@oceansunflower5894 Sadly, common sense is no longer common these days.

[@oldschoolmusiclover9368]

When you're the smartest person in the room. Chimamanda is not to be played with.

[@rohlankaal9171]

Never read Chimamanda before but I will now, she is simply sublime.

[@kalz21]

Bruh you are missing legit gold

[@7afsa659]

I'm gonna make it my business to watch this every morning for the rest of my life.

[@lavenderflowers1075]

Lol! You'll get bored.

[@7afsa659]

@@lavenderflowers1075 I don't think so =)

[@DancingDeity]

Same. Reminds me that I can remain poised and classy in the face of adversity & oppression. It exemplifies emotional intelligence.

[@kelvinmarcus1202]

😂🤣

[@neilbrie8972]

I'm French and I'm so glad, the writer speak clearly the issue there is in France. The questions are purely racist.

[@chiraagshah269]

Brilliant. A proper roasting! Well deserved, eloquently delivered.

[@momoduaruna918]

Polite but firm and apt answer. Well done

[@nataliapola8836]

I never understood why some people think that Africa only has poverty? There are rich people who live in Africa who live in luxury. This is pure ignorance.

[@futureplanet6910]

The 1. question by the interviewer is normal ! Every author is asked this. ******** Then the author answers "Yes .... shockingly" P.S. Yes, i have seen this often in German shows

[@DeidresStuff]

Because all anyone ever puts on tv is people living in poverty. Most people don't bother to look past that.

[@_blank-_]

Because Africa is often ignored in Western media and when it's not, it's represented as a continent plagued with wars, diseases and famine.

[@narilovespie7243]

That’s true, but it’s probably because a lot African countries are considered to be 3rd world countries, so it makes sense 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@hao9508]

Media, I've never seen an accurate description of Africa in France.

[@Bmmhable]

And the one moment she wants to say a positive thing about France is the moment the minister, whoever it is, leaves in indignation and embarrasses his nation even further by acting like a child who covers his ears from valid criticism.

[@ndoni99]

Yes!!! Brilliant response! We need more people talking about this. I went to Paris last year and I had the same issue with French immigration when I presented my African passport. I was the first person in line, I was the only black person on my flight coming in from the US. All the Americans went through without a single question. I stayed back being asked ridiculous questions about my accommodation, how much money I had, when I would be leaving... The same things that were asked when I went to get my visa. Clearly if I was given a visa then I was able to prove I had the necessary documents to travel. I offered to show my hotel reservations, flight booking, and bank statements via phone but the immigration officer refused to see them, they claimed I had to have them printed out. At some point she said "we will send you back where you came from". That's when I got angry and realized what was going on. I gave them a piece of my mind and let them know I am very comfortable where I am and do not see a need to go and live as an illegal immigrant in France. I was there on vacation and going to be spending my hard earned money there, why should I be treated less than the other passengers on my flight?! It was a horrible welcome to Paris and more of us need to talk about this blatant racism.

[@sandieakono4320]

N I was planning to visit Paris soon, not sure I can tolerate that kind of treatment from an immigration officer when I have all my legal travel documents

[@icequeen491]

Wow, that must have been terrible

[@sholaking5027]

Let your money speak for you. Don't spend your money there

[@daniellemeyer8568]

Europe has a huge problem with illegal African immigrants. Not so much illegal US immigrants. There are also different VISA requirements for different countries. Less about racism and more about "nationality" discrimination. Franky, I think they should make EVERYONE prove they have a flight back booked, they have hotels booked, and they have funds for their trip before letting them on a plane to any country.

[@harrietacquah2545]

Sad thing is their country is what it is because of the sweat of africans.

[@gracechiwala515]

I love her books and I'm Zambian. I've read almost all of them 'Half of a yellow sun' and 'Purple Hibiscus' being my favourite

[@71sweetspirit]

That interviewer could hardly look her in the face after that silly question...

[@KCNwokoye]

Elegant response, keep making Nigeria proud!

[@HamidosAHBY]

I am African, and everyone i know and i, read more books than the average european or american,in 3 distinct languages (english french arabic, and I'm beginning to learn spanish too)

[@aguajaneta]

But you can't speak english. I think you need to read a bit more.

[@Abc86aik]

I am european and I read more books than the avarage African, so whats ur point?

[@commercialbreak8290]

I will always read more book than you.

[@eagle2125]

@@aguajaneta I'm African. I'll tell you the truth. We are not as "Beatiful" and "clever" as we pretend to be. This idiot who apparently speaks 3 languages, probably isn't fluent in any of those languages. I also speak 3 languages, my native language, English and another native language from another culture in our country. In my country we have 11 official languages, It is easy to learn languages when you are young and all 3 of the languages I know, was picked up during childhood. But my native language and English would be the only fluent ones with my native language as my strongest. The problem I have with Africa, is that not everything you need to make the best out of yourself is readily availible like in the western world. I have to travel to at least 5 libraries in a timespan of 6 hours to only be told the book I am looking for won't be found. People do have bookstores in Africa, but they're shit.

[@HamidosAHBY]

@@eagle2125 "idiot".. ?! That seems mildly inappropriate for a friendly online discussion.. As i beforehand revealed, i'm eloquent in 3 dissimilar tongues, I have got universally acknowledged degrees in each. And regarding the african pride puzzle, We as Africans have never alleged that We're superior to other nations. They (Asians, Europeans, etc..) are way ahead of us, and We, as a nation, shall endeavor to catch up. Nevertheless, there's nothing amiss with being proud of oneself and one's identity. Besides i'm ecstatic to behold another bibliophile african as you sir/madam. Hope you all have a great day.

[@wendywangechi6752]

How am I just watching this now, what poise in answering such questions. Thankyou for being you Chimamanda and your honesty.

[@millionbill7587]

Great response from the queen!! Am obsessed with her , Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@sammygoodman6699]

Thanks to the hosts of this channel for posting this video. Ms. Adichie’s criticism and response left the interviewer shell shocked. She didn’t see it coming.

[@2naSkia]

Such a stupid question

[@Nkemek-nti]

I even have like 3 of her books on my shelf now, and we read her books for literature classes way back in school.

[@gregtheglobal]

She handled that with poise and class and kept her cool. Bravo 👏

[@ochukoimirhe4331]

I love her response, very sound and sincere without being rude

[@ailecdreifuss8627]

One have to be very ignorant or racist to ask such a question!!! Love her response ....People forget that the first library in the world was not in Europe ...

[@fruitsarelife148]

Ailec Dreifuss they dont forget, they HIDE it.

[@kelliehu8749]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 a lesson on how to respond to foolishness with poise, class and honesty.

[@jimmy1691]

2nacheki waddup? Man you doing some good work keeping us updated

[@uhuru1713]

I've read books by African writers for years and I'm all the way here in Ireland..fantastic books which give you knowledge and show you the world from African people perspective so as a European you get the situation..the woman who ask the stupid questions is very ignorant yet she probably has had a good private education and a degree behind her yet she remains ignorant and prejudiced ..me I have no degree and come from a poor background yet I have knowledge about Africa and history and all whats been going on...I give thanks that I read from young and I thirst for knowledge and truth...much respect to African people!

[@joycemuringi8536]

Much respect to u too brother..from a proud African and a fellow human✊✊

[@maurice8180]

Can you recommend/name some of the African novels that you read? Please? 🤗🙏

[@uhuru1713]

@@maurice8180 here are some of my favourites:"Things fall apart-Chinua Achebe...Half of a yellow sun...Purple Hibiscus..both by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie..Homecoming-Yaa Gyasi..The Poisonwood Bible-Barbara Kingsolver..The Grass is singing-Doris Lessing...hope you get to read some of these books..Knowledge is a great thing..all the best!

[@maurice8180]

@@uhuru1713 aww thank you so much!! ❤️✨ All the best 🌟🌟

[@shanimarais9695]

Brilliant answer to the bookstore question. You go girl! You kept your cool, you looked sophisticated, answered intelligently and had a wealth of knowledge and hit her with facts and all this while firmly holding onto your dignity. I was shocked by their ignorance and lack of respect towards you. Lots of love to you from SA 🇿🇦

[@ImInLoveWithAllocos]

It's so elevating to listen to her, her criticism about French immigration is so eloquently worded.

[@MG-iy1oh]

I totally agree; it reflects poorly on French people. But let us be honest; they are not the only one to think that there is nothing in Africa. And unfortunately, very often Africans themselves are happy to consolidate in people's minds the idea that Africa is underdeveloped, not industrialised and poor.

[@theoneandonly2503]

As a French person, I feel the question was embarrassing. Do they have bookstores, like, really? The author is so right about lecturing the interviewer. The sad part is that so many people in France still see France as that 18th century "beacon of hope" for Africa and that's absolutely ridiculous.

[@ajendo]

Of course they know there are bookshops in Nigeria...it's more of a denigration than a question

[@olanrewajuin2008]

The interviewer was just being french and Chimamanda was just being Nigerian :)

[@blackdiamond7956]

Exactly, never coming last!

[@iluvhopndballet]

Such an ignorant and short-sighted journalist!

[@iayyam]

Chimamanda is an intellectual beast. She handled that with such grace.

[@Laitalafraise]

How I adooooore this woman!!!

[@cuteladydupe3051]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY FULL OF WISDOM....GOD BLESSED...!

[@morelandcapitalgroup8694]

Don’t play with her. She is not to be played with and I love it!

[@hildadjokotoe6446]

This couldn’t be more heartwarming to witness. Thank you for sharing this

[@dhare07]

That Africana POISE. Pure intellect and class that always quiets the room.

[@morelandcapitalgroup8694]

She so gracefully SLAYED!!!!

[@XXx-vj1un]

The interviewer was doing so poorly that she just started talking, very strong confident woman😍😍

[@curious_one1156]

Exactly.

[@jessybil]

I enjoyed every bit of her response, it says more about her education and how WE (Africans ) should act.

[@drnambi2693]

I just love her honesty and boldness 👏👏👏

[@stewartmuwangala2053]

It is the composure with which she did it. I STAN. A QUEEN INDEED.