Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at The Harvard Hutchins Center Honors W.E.B. Du Bois Medal Ceremony

On October 6, 2022, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie received the W.E.B Du Bois Medal, conferred by The Hutchins Center Honors at Harvard University.

[@chigozienweke7969]

I would never forget one of my biggest regrets. I once met Chimamanda at an airport in Enugu. Our flight to Lagos had been delayed and we were in the lobby. I literally could not believe my eyes seeing her. I froze. I was numb. I could not say a word and I keep regretting being star struck. Maybe it was good I didn't get to say anything to her. That awe still remains. Elegance is a lady!

[@thezyzah]

She’s right, books are magical 🥹

[@edirinsylvesterotegbale5216]

Listening to Chimamanda and her speech at the ceremony, I must say it's an inspiration to me. Here Chimamanda repeat her leaving medical school over and over to study literature and write in the US gives me so much comfort as a young literary artist. Keep setting the pace, your children and younger Nigerian and African siblings following the same path are coming behind diligently. I hope to see you one day when I'm successful as a writer.

[@gladysdaniels7509]

One of Nigerian’s best Ambassador of all time. Thank you for being a positive role model.

[@macaulay1776]

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN & AGAIN @Chimamanda Nigeria and Africa are so, very PROUD OF YOU!!! Keep WINNING!

[@uzoamakajoe-nkamuke8351]

I was watching this at work and didn't know when I started clapping, my colleagues were wondering what was going on. I'm so proud of this woman, she's such an inspiration.

[@bethjacobs2039]

Chimamanda is a legend, an icon. She has taught me so much, congratulations are in order for sure!!!

[@adaobiody3850]

A woman I celebrate. She's a definition of beauty with brain, hey not weird but lively. I love you my woman enlightened model. Congratulations

[@collinsmoneke]

Chimamanda you are everything good put together. A huge congratulations to you dear sister!

[@chinyererachel]

I love you Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ❤️❤️🤍

[@copyazi5586]

I can give up social media for a year if I can get all your works on my wall.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@copyazi5586]

I love you.. ❤ you are the best

[@rickyblair6233]

I loved how Chimamanda and Laverne Coz hugged 💕💕💕

[@stankwus8679]

An honor well deserved! I am very proud of your accomplishments. Thanks for impacting our world with your writing ✍️. I love Adiche's authenticity, her love for her culture, humanity and her boldness to speaking truth to power. Adiche's use of language is incredibly wonderful! Her works speaks for itself!

[@nancydamian3839]

Congratulations Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 👏 I love you so much Idol❤️

[@mushtaaqahmed2466]

Congratulations sister I love 💕 and support you Indianapolis USA 🇺🇸

[@calebjunior9055]

I ❣️ always listen to her whenever I come across her articles nor speech 💬 😒 she's elegant eloquent lady well established in terms of literature, storytelling.

[@michaelokwugba1812]

hello chimamanda my is chimamanda i am not lying and i like how you insprie others and your also inspring me to be a musician one day it been adream come true to see you in real life and read your book and made it signed by you thank you

[@ObioraAkpudiogwu-y4n]

My child, may almighty keep you safe n sound 🔊

[@seodiwhite]

Thank you once again my sister for inspiring us and for making the world a better place.

[@otiuzoamaka8356]

Thank so much Ngọzi For reminding to read.....

[@lapensialumennollytv]

You will be my mentor both in life and death. May God bless me with a baby girl and I won't hesitate to give her Chimamanda, not like every other name but with you, Odeluwa 1 na Abba in mind. I wish I can immortalize you great woman.

[@2222333able]

Congratulations Lady Chi!

[@stanleyezeogu9816]

I like to call Adichie, mother. I hope to follow in the historic strides begun by Achebe and continued by Adichie.

[@eseakporuvweku3363]

Congratulations Ngozi, you are a super star

[@maryah0422]

So proud of you Chimamanda

[@oforkansiebuka7376]

Congratulations

[@Antialoof242]

her soothing voice is captivating i listen to her talk and i play all her speech/interviews over and over.well congrats and her parents must be smiling and spreading endless love and hugs to her in heaven.stay blessed always.you are such a national treasure and i know i will meet you one day

[@gideonibekwute]

Congratulations 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@oparajiamarachi]

Congratulations Ma 🎉👏🎉

[@roomiesroom]

I celebrate you, Ma'am

[@mwinjinakambasiame9496]

She married a doctor!🤣love it!

[@dangeorge9883]

Can you mentor me. So I can at least write just one book. Just one

[@janetoluwasola7112]

Congratulations ❤️

[@Gladd.]

congratulations ma'am🥰

[@janetoluwasola7112]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Izuudokwu]

Thank you for reminding me to read

[@jeannetteleinyuy9696]

Oleluwa

[@lapensialumennollytv]

Odeluwa rather

[@jeannetteleinyuy9696]

@@lapensialumennollytv thanks my dear. I just LOVE listening to you. I am a Catholic Rev. Sister. I pray for you and love your values and principles as an authentic African Lady.

[@ngalahansel6066]

Isn't this name (du Bois) French? Hence, should be pronounced "Du Boire"? Just an aside. Anyway, thanks for these lovely speeches from Chimamanda.