Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie On Why You Should Never Admire Quietly

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In this video, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks on the power of storytelling, her thoughts on what can bring this world together, and the vision she dreams of the future. Comment down below what you think!
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[@chiomaumeorah5949]

What amazes me about her is how she finds balance for everything she says...what a genius !!

[@nnajijohn2438]

My daughter's name is Chimamanda and I wish she will be as great as Chimamanda Adichie

[@chimeremanaege785]

Greater than preferably

[@evangelistemmanuelezeagwu]

Likewise me

[@jmbonuxbox]

Please do not wish other people's life on your child, you do not her journey, you are only seeing the final product. She is a great women, but she had her journey which may not be favorable to your child.

[@iamotoobong]

@@jmbonuxbox right!🙌🏽

[@justinamusyoka4986]

@@jmbonuxbox I think she means "determination" not to be a replica of Chimamanda.

[@BlackbrightNews]

Not only is this woman an eloquent speaker but oh how stylish she is! Absolutely beautiful.

[@sharlottechamisa]

So grateful that someone like this exists in our generation.

[@trixmoloto8585]

"I will take a chance on you" , I guess we all need someone to take a chance on us to show our greatness.

[@dr.paulopondo7883]

Chi Adichie is very well organised in her mind and presentation. She is the epitome of human possibility and doing what one loves best. She is naturally motivated to read and write about human issues. Among the Luo of Kenya we have similar women like Grace Ogot, Margaret Ogolla and Marjorie Oludhe...Great power of the intellect!

[@khanyisamalungana1023]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I love how she express herself. She's so eloquent!!

[@dianamitei1776]

Chimamanda,am so proud of you, am a Kenyan in Saudi Arabia.I have read your books and you really inspire me. Keep the fire burning. Have been trying to write short stories about what I go through to myself

[@sylviakaggwa108]

Wow, Chimamanda is sooo eloquent, a voice of reason and intelligence, i like the lens in which she sees the world, i will start working on my sons behaviour

[@faithnjoki1471]

Smart, poise, gorgeous and ever so eloquent. 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@yaypanda6]

As a woman struggling with low self-worth, with ancestors who immigrated from Asia to South America and then two generations ago to Europe, identity has become a big question mark for me. But this speech has both inspired and comforted me. I will try to read more stories from different places and people. Maybe recognizing certain flaws and strengths, hopes and despairs in others will contribute to finding and forming more of my Self. And help me stop holding myself back, so I can play my role in making this world a little better like I know I can, too. Thank you for the hope I feel right now.

[@nbessurvivor4301]

I think the most important thing in this world is Life. Understanding your past gives you a sight of where you are coming from but should not be a weight for you to move forward. Their immigration should in no case bother you to live your life.

[@jesipohl6717]

Chimamanda hates trans people, read audre lorde and may ayim instead.

[@okikiolawale7917]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@yaypanda6]

@@nbessurvivor4301 Thanks for your response. It is of course more complex than fits into one comment. For me, everything is connected. Some connections within me, like the cultural heritage from my ancestors, seem weaker but it is up to me to discover and remake those connections. I've just always struggled with my sense of self and identity but I've accepted that. I definitely am not blaming my ancestors for making those choices to better their lives because they obviously ensured my life started in a better place as well. What this video inspired me to realize is that I might take more interest in other people than I have done until now. Being an introvert it'll be challenging but surely worth it : ) And ultimately I think that, the more you understand who you are, the better you are able to send out love and energy into the world🙏

[@WellingtonPlaceLasVegas]

YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE BORN! YOU ARE ENOUGH JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE HERE! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! (AND KEEP IT UP!)

[@nickadrial]

Learning about the world through the insightful accounts of others is such an enlightening experience. Now here I am endeavouring to “never admire quietly”…I believe Chimamanda is blessed with the gift of storytelling. From listening to the words she shared, my mind travelled along neural pathways which her words created. I am eager to read her books for an even greater experience.

[@specialppl4god2022]

Hey, you are missing out... I read her books n I became confident in myself... She is just gifted and Chinua Achebe of my time...

[@margueritendi7033]

Oh you have a wide range to choose from. She's prolific and captivating. You'll become addicted. I discovered her with "Half of a Yellow Sun" that's just a marvel. A gem 💎

[@univuniveral9713]

In the same way as those who wrote the books that inspired her were blessed. It goes around.

[@kuchojoe500]

Chima I am proud of you...you are a beautiful star of Africa. Black star of Ghana and Nigeria

[@edithalinga9053]

"Sometimes we are held back by what we have in our head, what we think should be”

[@joanrobinson3356]

What an amazing lady. Beautiful to listen to and admire her expression of reading 📚 ❤ . For this reason I'm encouraged it's time for me to take up reading more and to start writing my own story and to stop procrastinate!!! Thank you Chimama........

[@mfonobot5665]

instead of what actually should be.....

[@jesipohl6717]

Totally explains why chimamanda is transphobic

[@yonarsalach5842]

Chimamanda is an inspiration to all black people around the world. Using daily observation to write about such stories of great importance is marvelous.

[@beththomas777]

Agreed! Chimimanda is an inspiration to all humans around the world!

[@smendes2004]

Blacks, whites, etc

[@fruitofthespiritgalatians5856]

Just met her and I am definitely inspired by her.

[@iamnormal8648]

I love that Beyonce featured her (Chimamanda's) voice in one of her songs.

[@rjansen4475]

Holy heck the discrimination of the publishers is disgusting!! (And illegal) I'm so glad her voice has not been silenced! The woman is remarkable with a deep beautiful soul. Truly a voice to be heard from the rooftops. I love everything I've seen and heard from her so far!

[@brahimobarry7581]

I was called arrogant too because I was perceived as a foreigner being too confident in the streets of Lagos,

[@Billy65438]

She is so beautiful much respect to this amazing women. 💞

[@IfechukwuJane]

Listening to Chi Adichie made me undergo some introspective reality checks. What an intellect we have from Africa!

[@PositiveWomenTV]

Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.

[@montimuzik8421]

You are truly a rare gem chimamanda.

[@helensayers1150]

So beautifully said... Once we all understand that we are invisible souls and not bodies - souls that have the same basic qualities ( peace, love, joy and wisdom...) and the same basic needs - to be respected, valued, understood and loved... then we can move forward on equal footing, and will together energise and enrich this tired world...

[@omolaniayanshola4278]

I can listen to her all day we are proud of you sister Amanda

[@urselmayo3376]

Storytelling is powerful. I watched Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's video more than once. Absorbing her truth, experience, and reality of becoming a black American.

[@dennis.m.kinyua5988]

A great story teller ..she inspires our generation

[@gamachubeyena2628]

Laureates Chimamada Adichie writer represent beauty and brain in literatures. Looking at her cone shaped pointing shoulders blades, looking at her dress codes fashion, hairstyles, talking lip's listening tuned into her tones and brainy beautiful lady in literatures thanks lady.

[@EvelynTerryStateRep71]

As one who forever tells a story about something to help others understand what motivates me to do what I do, Chimamanda's Never Admire Quietly brings my own reality front and center. I can't wait to introduce myself to her writings.

[@KellieAlston]

Absolutely profound. I just love her.

[@adeyemovictor]

Listening to her makes one feels like you're 50 years wiser.

[@sarahreviewsinasmr]

So stunned by her speech i didnt realise the video had ended.😁

[@andrewlarkins4824]

Chimamanda you're an Inspiration to"PEOPLE", around the world👏🙏

[@goddessqueenjahmela]

10:12 "I'm not black" - this is the identification statement of Africans who've moved to America and separate themselves. So glad to hear the consciousness that followed. 11:11 The problem is not blackness... the problem is that American society has imposed on blackness the burden of many negative stereotypes

[@deja2]

There you go with the single story (check her TEDTalk speech The Danger of the Single Story 2009)! That is not the identification statement of all Africans. The blame is on both sides actually

[@goddessqueenjahmela]

@@deja2 there I go with putting time stamps on things that stand out for my viewership. Stop trying to find something to cast blame for.

[@sophiemclarke6556]

Fabulous confident woman that knew what she wanted and went for it and is now successful . Great knowledge of people. Great observer.

[@BASSISTHENEWBLACK]

My favourite author. I love everything about her, her mind is so sharp, she is so articulate and equally beautiful. Your big fan from Johannesburg, South Africa.

[@vallyndumbe3655]

Wow... listening to you is just like watching a movie. You are great my sister.

[@gpinkard]

Her voice and reasoning is so truthful, honest and full of wisdom. I really just love her because she owns who she is becoming.

[@Lyra0966]

What an absolutely marvelous, insighful, brilliant and inspiring woman. And beautiful in so many ways. To my mind she could be a worthy successor to Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and, of course, Achebe.

[@ChocolateJewels]

Gods, what a gorgeous, smart woman through and through! I am tearing up listening to her.

[@maxinechen8755]

Me too.

[@lydiafomuso7168]

She is a chocolate jewel😅

[@phumlilengobeni5572]

She is an excellent story teller.

[@chinenyenweke148]

Mrs. Ngozi, that was a complete food for thought. I exceptionally love the transient diversification of your speech. You are not just a story teller you are a story that needs to be told. More wisdom🥰👏👏👏👏

[@bobsims762]

Your transparency is so transparent. The world is slowly loosing the necessary standards. Standards that are just based on simple truths. What we do with those truths is totally our responsibility. I appreciate you doing your part. Please keep telling stories!!

[@sweetbe49]

I’m here smiling with her what a brilliant beautiful soul always loved hearing her stories especially the one with the one sided story.

[@thesafehappylifechannelwit3488]

I chose to admire loudly even before I listen to the video. You dress lady has blown me away. It is the epitome of creativity in fashion.

[@temitayodb5558]

Still struggling to understand the dress

[@lydiafomuso7168]

It seems to be a dress inspired by a purse.

[@valchykes1166]

Never admire quietly❤️❤️❣️

[@igboartbychinwendukelechi]

When I was a kid I read the word "Milwaukee" in a book and thought it the most fantastical place on earth. I imagined it a pure paradise. The word itself was pure poetry to me, it rang in my head day and night, I don't remember how old I was, but I remember I had stolen that book while in primary school, so perhaps around 7 to 9- I went to secondary school at 10. Eventually with the rise of the internet in my teen years I came across the Jeffrey Dahmer story while browsing online and found out all that horror had happened in my paradisical Milwaukee. That was when Milwaukee lost that great childish glamor for me. 🙂

[@chineduoguekusi22]

This woman is so brilliant and intelligent👍

[@carol5368]

I will not admire quietly.....that was refreshing always.

[@margueritendi7033]

Delightful as usual. Glued to each one of her words from beginning to end. So relatable

[@delyretsym]

The book she wrote, THE THING AROUND YOUR NECK, Is very interesting, Eye Opening for African People, , I like the way she tells her stories, especially in that book

[@muhuradedan]

Shes so gracious and likeable.

[@onyebuchiikechukwu2118]

Thank you for being you at all times👏👏👏❤

[@marionstetchy]

Such an eloquent woman ❤️

[@ujuigbotv]

Classic and beautiful. Well done girl, the lord is your strength 👍🏾👏🏾💕

[@priscillahnalubega9201]

Wow, this lady is so graceful.

[@edo-olotuprecious4124]

Just became a fan of Chimamda, I feel so inspired just watching a few videos, now I will look for her books 📚 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@micheleinacharles-hazellem1968]

She makes us better

[@martharinebiseko1457]

Lovely voice. I love to share her videos with my daughter. I can see alot of her in my daughter

[@HavenOfRestInc]

You are a good story teller. I came across this video while looking for a different video but here I am stuck waiting for you to end and I am even looking forward to read your books

[@d0rahase606]

Black don't crack indeed😊 we are thick skin and blessed

[@kenigiri]

I just love the way she relishes her achievements...

[@catherinemuli5047]

Chimamanda you're full of wisdom

[@naomim.walker3011]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS SPEECH!!! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@melvinsharty4417]

Enjoyed this…Helped me to understand how to use our everyday interactions, observations and understanding to tell insightful stories.

[@joymbugua9385]

I just love every thing Chimamanda says

[@charmyni8847]

I can listen to Chimamanda forever. She is blessed

[@navinebaskerville2350]

I admire Ms. Adichie very much for her open mindedness and well-spokenness. She is a positive example for me as an African=American woman.

[@mirellaarjoon8807]

Just amazing ❤

[@Dera7101]

I relate to this so much. Thank you Chimamanda ❤

[@plantsntrance5513]

Incredible woman! ❤️

[@toffcollege9484]

I have listened to you quite a number of times and on different topics. I must say that this particular one was remarkably a compilation of many different topics that are exhaustive in themselves. I am thrilled by the cautious balance of your presentation and admittedly be considered as quite bold on your part. Best.

[@lynnmac5116]

Are you a writer as well?

[@gibobest1945]

I’ve had the esteemed pleasure of listening to Ms. Chimamanda on topics that hits home, with subtle, yet powerful impact on its listeners, me included. I’m moved to thank you for your explicit and beautiful comment, done with such grace, and dignity. Thanks for making this video a pleasure to listen, learn, and enjoy. Peace to you, always. 👍🏿🕊😷😄

[@maureenoge548]

Your comment is well put. You would make a great writer and that's if you aren't one yet.🥰

[@karenhiggins142]

Fantastic! 🌺

[@AKUKOTV]

Full of wisdom

[@annetteholman2999]

A wonderful writer and an eloquent speaker as well, a rare combination. Her presence is warm, gracious and vibrant, punctuated with bursts of self-effacing humor.

[@2wyth.gbedupoet]

Filled with wisdom

[@someteoa]

Wow wow, This is a great piece to listen! I lover her.

[@efgeniashayo8531]

Chimamanda My Favourite Literary Artist I really like You Your style of telling stories Speeching How you pronounce How you manage everything... Generally Your Marvelous👌 I would like to be You...Jamanii🥰🥰🥰

[@temartins]

Amazing speach.

[@colettemallory3813]

What a wonderful talk she gave!

[@catherinemlughu4666]

Wow...Nice piece.Powerful.I love you

[@jeanettedawson553]

Your insight and foresight of things is so very aspiring. I thank mother Africa for the confidence the instill in their people. I look at some of the African movies sometimes and I can see the confidence that people exudes. I too was in culture shock when I first came here from Jamaica and it has been my religious beliefs that kept me together in a culture where people were programmed to believe they are a minority and are therefore if less importance. I never could let that in.

[@DOE360]

You are such a great storyteller, Ma'am. I am usually elated listening to you

[@alkalinelifestyle638]

Indeed she is, undoubtedly the essence of a writer

[@Mrgills1]

You are amazing.

[@TheChibuogwu]

There is a reason why Chimamanda is who she is. This is what greatness is made of. 💚

[@sapphire7649]

in awe and a nourished sense of calm after receiving this insight.

[@oreofekomolafe]

Wow... it was so beautiful.. thank you so much ma... I hope this fair world comes to b soon

[@preciousviolet2813]

I stumbled across your video and was super inspired as a Caribbean woman. God bless your heart ❤️

[@priscillaalexander3532]

I am greatful to hear the stories ,and proud of your work. Love always

[@queenchinwe32]

Thank you Chimamanda

[@georgemorumbwa1032]

You are amazing 👏 ❤️ I am really encouraged

[@dr.bangura4722]

Brilliant. You are a blessing to humanity. Keep it up.

[@sunnyididoko6151]

Am so bless by this words.... love u ma

[@imeoderinde7961]

So beautiful to listen to

[@vernaharris4700]

Your story is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.😊❤❤❤

[@louisegahamanyi6652]

Great warrior woman. Very inspiring, and so true lots of talents died in me...love you Chimamanda ❤ ❤❤

[@MegaPruddy]

Please let that talent arise and bless the world with it. Love you 😘

[@ericbandar944]

excellent story telling. 👏🏾

[@Mafor4403]

listening to you lead to reality check. You’re my all time mantra. Thanks to all you do Chimamanda.

[@dorisnnenna6997]

Our you combined different stories and topics is amazing 😻

[@Jesuslovesus599]

love this poignant, honest woman

[@marilynvalentino1950]

Thank you for explaining. You explained to the point.