Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Commonwealth Lecture 2012

"To Instruct and Delight: a Case for Realist Literature"
Multiple prize winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks on Connecting Cultures at 2012 Commonwealth Lecture, organised by the Commonwealth Foundation.

[@13mdawg]

She is an inspiration, not just to women, Nigerians or Africans but to all.

[@jahlov]

+Afrokid exactly

[@philipokechukwu6743]

Very good truthful

[@2msvalkyrie529]

maybe ? Like most rich Nigerians she can't wait to leave the country .! But she's SO proud to be Nigerian ???

[@chrisonyebuchukwu7083]

She is not Nigeria but biafra period

[@GiannicolaBonora]

This woman is a force of nature.

[@ChristopherOsuoha]

This woman is a complete embodiment of African literary encyclopedia.

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[@daviesochieng9088]

Never met a speaker so real and i can relate to what she is talking about,how she says it ....she talks like a big sister ,a mother and a fierce writer.The world is blessed to hear and read your books.such an inspiration.

[@OgehCynthia]

Thank you Chimamanda Adichie for this inspiring lecture. You are not only an African, you are also a global citizen. I couldn't be more prouder of my Nigerian sister.

[@chinemeremkanu1915]

A beautiful woman indeed. The luscious directness of her words is simply inspiring. I am intrigued as well as very fortunate to be a part of a generation that can experience Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. More grease

[@butoliza]

Chimanda, you are a blessing to the world.. Fantastic speech, I am proud of you..

[@adaezeokeke8082]

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[@nguimenistephanie]

It's Chimamanda and not Chimanda. Please correct it

[@silviazeynabousampugnaro8779]

One of my favourite speechs of Her. A rare Authour and intellectual. SZx

[@richking5565]

You're not just a blessing to your parents but to the whole world

[@chinagoromonyekonwu7855]

I wish i can meet her one on one some day.

[@Adegera1]

This woman is extraordinary, with no colonizer name, narration, or attire, and she never tried to be like someone else either……authentic.

[@oghenetegaoruade5018]

Chimamanda she is always a delight to listen to . Each time i listen to her i just have this inner glow inside. i don't know if her speeches is better than her books . Anyway her speech is excellent and books just give you this waoooo feel.... love you Chimamanda

[@pink101ization]

You truly have a way with words Chimamanda. Be proud of your gift and craft and continue to make your impact on the world. Tell our story with the grace and elegance that so becomes you.

[@kenmax2008]

Chimamanda is extraordinary brilliant.

[@VidyarathaKissoon]

Your Audience includes this man who lives in Guyana.. wonderful lecture and thoughts.. thanks!

[@dariusharris6598]

Ohiaru inno ::: Chimamanda,you're focal point of Admiration to me!!...I will always celebrate your character!Proudly Naija...

[@RashmikaLikesBooks]

Chimamanda starts speaking at 9:55

[@histoiredelafrique5918]

Thank you.

[@nonhlanhlasibiya6545]

Thank you ♥️♥️

[@hephzibah5118]

Thanks 😊

[@arlenebailey5239]

Inspiring lecture!...Chimamanda's writing is a breath of fresh "literary" air.

[@stankwus8679]

Who new Africa will have their own mouthpiece after it was ravaged by colonialism? Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche is one of the best African voices, rewriting our history, telling our human stories and changing how Africa was lebelled by those who has the power to tell our stories negatively.

[@nomsangwenya9116]

Yes... thank you Chimamanda. Keep teaching, encouraging and entertaining us.

[@odibezecanada]

Men who were honourable discuss not race, beastial sex and inconsequential issues. CHIMAMANDA is an epitome of beauty for respected and honourable men with a heart of pure human feeling. Thank you CHIMAMANDA for making Igbo nation proud.

[@LisaKinnard]

What a powerful force. Although I am a scientist, I too am drawn to stories about people, and not science fiction, as I use these stories to mentally travel the world.

[@christobechi861]

Always proud of her

[@nfalyyoula55]

WoW! My love for Nigeria wouldn’t decrease n Africa as a whole. Thanks ma’am

[@ennykad1]

it is so good that I would listen to it again again and again.

[@spugiewoogie2257]

My Shero!!!

[@izuchukwukennedyinnocent]

am very pround of you my sister

[@roselynebelinda6593]

I love you Chimamanda!!! I can't watch enough of your lectures. You are such a rare and an intelligent writer. You greatly inspire my Writing! Much love from Kenya 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@PolexData]

absolutely brilliant!!

[@stefanogizzler]

This woman is magnificent, a demonstration of African excellence, I have a great admiration for her.

[@Eky2011]

@32.50, she nailed the British nicely there! What an honor for Chimamanda! Watching this right now, and I am so proud of this girl from Nsukka, Nigeria. It is good to have something good come out of Nigeria other than daily bad news...Excellent lecture too!

[@chrisombeh7736]

i love the simplicity of her written yet very deeply meaningful

[@mmbalidlamini4700]

Breath taking and beautiful

[@lifechangerclinic2744]

She's really extraordinary intellectual. She's awesomely brilliant! She's my favourite author.

[@jerrymedugu284]

I love her already. I was afraid initially. But God she gave a mind blowing lecture. It was interesting, wise and funny. Stimulating all your senses and imagination. She truly is a gifted writer and speaker

[@slajaa]

I just love this author and her everything.... When is she comming to Germany?????

[@Deborahthelight]

My role model,you are amazing!

[@paulneugbiyobo4156]

I am a proud Nigerian! Love Ngozi Adichie! No limits my love keep going!

[@armandnsoka2062]

oooh chima, you me feel so well, and dreams are always in front of me.......may your listening makes me start to write and dream...from now and ever........

[@francisnwachukwu9208]

I just arrive now to listen to this lecture presented by Mrs Chimamada Nogozi. Truly I appreciate how she told the truth in front of the Bristsh people , without fear of any form. And how she depicted the truth about African culture and the ways we the African are still been imaginalize untill this present time. N.F.C is my Name (2022)

[@meljama8321]

Here I thought it was just my somali family that would cheer the African teams in the world cup lol but also after the african teams are gone we cheer for the teams with the most africans or at least those that field them.

[@clarak.mallah4137]

A good writer reads extensively! I'm not surprised she has read so so many books.

[@Amapat1]

im so impress. we are so proud of you. CONTINUE THE AFRICAN LOOK.I LOVE THAT LITERATURE BOOK TOO( THINGS FALL APART)

[@emelineemeline9114]

Not all heros wear capes. I would be so honored to hear her speak in person one day.

[@johnhugo8395]

Chimamanda thank your video is inspiring

[@addivideos1]

Her beauty is unquestionable but her depths of analysis and complex reasoning is what intrigues me and what will eventually leave the most lasting legacy in our world. I am proud to have experienced her, and share in her quest to help us minimize our need to create stories and stereotypes to understand people and situations, but to carefully realize that we are never getting the full story of a person, people or situation all the time. Her writing compels us to look deeper...and accept

[@lifechangerclinic2744]

Addi Casseus Great!

[@bn7613]

my favourite author!

[@Jrock4real]

Wow, Ms Adichie's classic, unadulterated Nigerian accent is just too much! She's such a wonderful ambassador!

[@TheSalma626]

"Don't you dare believe other people's story of you">>> Can never be tired of listening to you. You are an inspiration. God bless you sisi!!!

[@amuemorgan3001]

amazing piece we love you Chimamanda

[@jparker04]

engaging, thoughtful, and well-spoken. Thank you

[@johnsonmbaryo1222]

Chimamanda you represent highest quality of human expression. You're so real and beautiful

[@nnfefe9451]

She has an imperial command of the English language both in speech and writing.

[@coolzeal1]

she's elegant, beautiful and intelligent. I love her

[@slajaa]

I still love every bit of her story and the world need this story even if u cant personaly hear them no more. Its not for u pls

[@charlesshuutheni5795]

This is exquisite. It is extraordinarily exotic.

[@igboukwu]

Her speech has strong poetic garnishing. I love it especially. I need to distinguish myself.

[@pamelabongkiyung]

Chimamanda, always an inspiration. After 'Half of A Yellow Sun', I was hooked. She can do no wrong in my eyes. More grease to your elbows sister.

[@freedomofspeech-]

One word...Beautiful!

[@wilsongoodness2926]

Chimamanda is an inspiration. I love her Thank you

[@sisadladla4329]

Awesomeness speech my sister Chimamanda, l real adore listen attentively to your speeches and quotes from other writers. You are well grounded in mind. Thanks once again. Keep up the great work.

[@patb-d2264]

I'm just saying,'Waow,waow,waow.' You say it with every bit of my heartbeat,Ngozi.

[@iferico1010]

EDUCATION AND TRADITION........She reminds me of an Igbo Woman........the real one,am proud of her....makes me wanna study till the end of Education.

[@user-qg5sc8hx5q]

Whenever I listen to her, it is such a breath of fresh air! Her deep understanding, analysis and explanation of the issues she dissects is just simply amazing.

[@nkechinyereewuziem6184]

Always amazing in every of her speeches,I Love her so much

[@africanbeautifulgirl]

So inspirational, i am just blown away...

[@marvij7715]

the 77 dislikes are from those who never got their books published

[@anyanwuanthonyikenna7444]

extremely brilliant.

[@olauda2020]

Wonderful Lady. Nwada Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. more grease to your elbow. an Epitome of an original Africa Beauty.

[@kudzy091]

this woman is an inspiration

[@ShaKambondE]

Her words do reflect a kind of 'Silent Truth', speaking volumes. I'm surpised to see how especially in the 'commonwealth' people of that common history as my Namibian self relate to her 'nigerian story'. Its a bit more an 'Africa story...' Really I see it as a 'Human Story' The necessary half of a long spoken story

[@thyway]

Your speech is really powerful.

[@gaalaadam756]

Always feel relaxed when reading or listening to you

[@MonikaLukunde]

So after Chimamanda spoke for almost an hr about important topics, the guy who came after said what he values most about Chimamanda was her YOUTH! insulting much!

[@captainfredriqfeebrainelai5926]

Your world style...and your carriage depicts exactly how I want my Ladies....Your boldness when you mount the stage...your freedom when you use your words while giving speech...I APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS MADAME C.N.ADICHIE AfroNigeria Princess.

[@isaacouets]

a true story beautifully tell. Love it

[@ShannieLove100]

I love this.

[@amaduali9286]

Masha Allah thank you so much all leaders in this in this complex I I greet everyone to be finish our program to be a well goat check back to with happiness I grade all my family people our country god bless all of you Ada glory thank you so assalam

[@clarak.mallah4137]

She was born for this! Congratulations!

[@mahbubulalam5835]

Thanks a lot for awesome speech.

[@kemmy254]

totally love this lady's sentiments!

[@terrydaleince4678]

She is the real deal. Prolific and Inspiring.

[@mexy230]

This is superb,she is damn brilliant!

[@nedasshonga8498]

She is a deep thinker...long live chimanmanda

[@marymangeni6112]

Inspirational..

[@67emeka]

Brilliant!

[@adamalqali2020]

More power to your elbow, my sister.No, doubt you are a good ambassador of Africa.

[@lamaljo]

A good woman from a great nation!

[@OmoItsekiri]

Beautiful speech.

[@helmineambi5913]

I love your voice

[@helainecka2852]

She's wonderful!!

[@ame4slim]

OMG She is cool. I have been dying to see and hear her speak. This young wordsmith is simply cool

[@mwangiphalis2636]

Wow just wow!

[@fasla1416]

🌟🌟🌟🌟 She is an inspiration to allll 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@johnmarkkipkoech4980]

Listen to 31:56 Kenya...!!

[@jmbellot]

Superb!

[@soneil]

Very very impressive

[@ebiachupatrick1004]

Thanks alot for your Committments

[@alloukouameraphael8089]

I don't know why but I really like listening to her.

[@dani45216]

her hair is beautiful, even though her looks dont matter because it is the content that matters

[@louise-yo7kz]

Demi B true

[@teslimotmoronkola9650]

Chimamanda is a blessing to the world.

[@remy7613]

Awesome! Very charming and elegant writer. I love you sweet sister

[@shawn337ify]

Humanity should be proud of these right here..!