Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie with Nicola Sturgeon at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Dividing her time between Nigeria and the USA, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has become one of the world’s most internationally-respected authors. After three acclaimed novels including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, her most recent title, Dear Ijeawale takes the form of a series of letters to a friend about feminism and motherhood. In this event, filmed live at the 2017 Edinburgh International Book Festival, Adichie is interviewed by Scotland’s First Minister about her work and ideas.

[@dolapomakindipe1618]

i was raised in Nigeria and went to college in America. Stayed for 10 years. I did not enjoy most of my experiences with race especially and it was just a confusing and stressful time in my life. When i returned home, i never looked back.Till this day, i don't look forward to even having a vacation in America. Reading Americnah gave me so much closure and gave me understanding of my time there. It was like Ifemelu went through 80% of what i experienced. I can finally "look" at America again. It was too close to home for me and i'm grateful to Chimamanda for this book.

[@AliceP.]

I would love to know more about your story.

[@fay8717]

As an AfricanAmerican, I have lisstened to Chimamanda but haven't read Americnah. I will get the book.

[@funkhouse5936]

Thanks insightful I live in France now after so many years in the UK Crazy world indeed

[@nadadebraga7981]

My father was an Igbo . My mother indigenous South American . I like my mom’s side better . She is kind , loving , sweet , I love her and her family so much . I never shed a tear when my father’s mother died - she was pure evil

[@nadadebraga7981]

@@funkhouse5936 you can always go back home , right ?

[@olunene1494]

I just love and admire our first minister, she’s so humble, I never knew she’s this funny. And Chimamanda, you are such an intelligent and beautiful woman. May God bless you both.

[@toyeen2247]

I agree, the First Minister is a human being.🥰👍🏾

[@B4BESS]

Yes, she is. I can't believe a Minister can be this humble. I really admire her.

[@Parrotting]

Nicola is a controlling nut case

[@nataliegentry8029]

I'm a new fan of Chimamanda Ngozi Achidie. I was just introduced to her a month ago (on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) and I've been listening to her talks ever since. I look forward to reading her books. I love how astute, aware, sensitive, present she is. She truly knows people. What an amazing woman!

[@jamesamaobi1456]

Adichie

[@thelearningclinic6999]

You'd love her books.

[@elihezardaniels1709]

You should watch her Ted talk, dangers of a single story

[@wilsonmacharia9568]

I love the confidence and richness of her tone. It’s just out of this world 🌎

[@mosesobongi9694]

She is beautiful in the brain. Am a huge fan and her success makes me motivated.

[@spirit5228]

I think she is also beautiful on the outside.

[@thalastkg]

I just LOVE this incredible woman so much. She's pure beauty, intelligence. A great inspiration.

[@pfacontractor1573]

𝔻𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕋𝕙𝕒𝔻𝕠𝕟© We feel the same way about Nicola

[@onuohabetter8492]

I love you , you're indeed wonderful!

[@alansmith5340]

Unlike Krankie who should be in jail

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

@@pfacontractor1573 Then you know next to nothing about her.

[@TheSixbellschime]

@@pfacontractor1573 even now??

[@jadeiman3094]

Not to sound creepy but I love the tone of her voice

[@melvinjenkins7895]

I like listening to her She has a lot to day and she is brilliant. She is a glorious speecher and I love her She has so such to say

[@theblackpearl7035]

Saaame here😄😄😄

[@rlfdfd5059]

People pay 1000s to have lessons on creating that tone. It's a naturally African heritage

[@ekenechukwu100]

I do love her voice 2, she is an interesting, intelligent eloquent speaker

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Nothing creepy abt that my dear ❣️...her voice is amazing

[@johnathanwhite7498]

My first time ever hearing about her and the fact she never knew she was black is when she came to America I'm African American I wish I could have had that experience 😪 to not know color of the human race what a privilege 💔 and a disappointment to find out that your judged on your skin color. I would love to visit Africa 🌍 to have that experience to not be seen as different but; equal I have throughly enjoyed meeting her by way of social media I can see her in ancient times sitting on a throne as a beautiful queen with her wisdom, intelligence, character and integrity she could rule a kingdom and stand toe to toe with any man.

[@mbelumukendu5242]

Please as if

[@joy1982ish]

Two great women on the same stage. Chimananda, i truly concur with her when she says that she only realise she is black when she came to the west. What a great nigerian woman - just love her...

[@c_onyedinma]

Feminism can really be a good thing. Thank you so much for making me aware

[@anyangobuyu9413]

Though I sometimes criticise Chimamanda for her sentiments about certain issues, there's no doubt that the world (including me) admires how boldly she speaks her mind.

[@emilreads]

It was just so easy and enjoyable to listen to both of them. Watching this video, I did not suffer of "short attention span" - not even for a moment.

[@stankwus8679]

That's right!

[@alexbraz4255]

She is brilliant. I am huge fan

[@udarainc5961]

The main reason why I love this lady is that she provided me the language to describe my third culture experience. Chukwu mu ama nda n'ezia n'ezia.

[@YannWTanoe]

Absolutely, masculinity equally needs to be reinvented. Too many unrealistic and archaic notions. Thanks ladies...keep the conversation going.

[@davinauche3195]

Igbo Kwenu! Naija Kwezu oh nu oh!

[@biafraisgreatbiafran99]

Hahaha... You're very funny.

[@demkostar1284]

Davina Uche - *Naija kwezuo nu oh*

[@EteteRay]

Good one

[@christieatuh]

That rich voice. Nicola's dress so beautiful

[@mazikeenk7489]

I feel alive listening to Chimimanda!! I Love her so much and adore and cherish all your books:-)

[@NurseVoke]

I could listen to her talk all day and not get tired. This woman is a LEGEND.

[@69purposecoarse]

This is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND INTELLIGENT PERSON THAT I’VE HEARD IN MY LIFE. I would love to meet her; bucket list!

[@nazmabegum7231]

what a treat, thank you. Also Chimamanda and Nicola have such soothing voices, right!?

[@lenworthgoffe4165]

I love listening to these ladies.. many people in the UK oppose Nicola... I think she's an awesome woman and loves her country very much.. Miss Chimamanda makes me feel so proud.. May they both stay safe and keep encouraging our world to live as one...

[@jillobabs5727]

OMG...... She is Sooo Beautiful.... I LOVE YOU NGOZI... WE AFRICANS LOVE YOU SO DEARLY.... WE ARE SOO PROUD OF YOU.... MUCH LOVE FROM GHANA TO MY NIGERIAN EMPRESS... I MEAN OUR AFRICAN QUEEN.... MUAHHHHHH❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bigman7185]

Sorry She is 101% Biafran not Nigerian, Nigeria disgusts.

[@GlenMichaelFrancis]

Having grandmothers who were from Nigeria both Igbo and Yoruba Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie bring clarity to my childhood growing up in the Caribbean and now maneuvering my adult world in the US. Luv her!

[@yassingbreel7854]

We're relatives for sure!!

[@qinisotruth9444]

Phwoar! Ms Adichie speaks truth with an unvarnished tongue...sans fear or favour. God bless!

[@omotee7755]

Two very brilliant women. As a Nigerian woman, Chimamanda is a great example that our current millenials who are somewhat confused could emulate. A strong, brilliant, articulate and well mannered woman.

[@Trypyyyy]

I love the Scots! This must be a relief considering the shameful interview and experience she had in France.

[@whatsonhermind1768]

Laila Ibrahim right haha

[@demkostar1284]

Laila Ibrahim - It's all about calibre. You can't compare an accomplished stateswoman with a name-seeking journalist. That French interview was really low-grade.

[@S7ilgar]

I'm French: while we can definitely be rude, be sure that most French people are not that gross and arrogant. I was quite ashamed by this interview and the image it gives of us.

[@davidcosmos8620]

The idiot would have verify if there is bookshop in Nigeria before asking such a rediculous question, what a fame shame she brought to herself. Remain kind.

[@nasb2218]

It was humiliating interview in France. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cnoshiri]

I love this woman of virtue; she articulates my deep thoughts in beautiful forms and I thank God we have her to help exemplify the true meaning of pioneering greatness while being a woman. Nne, Idi egwu (meaning: my dear, you are too much).

[@sadhaka7]

I just discovered her speeches two days ago. I am already in love with their intelligence and power of word. My lived experience is as Canadian Salvadorian 🇸🇻🇨🇦

[@kahawathungu]

I just love this woman.

[@mcamara488]

Great interview to both, really enjoyed it. Chimamanda: another African pride 🖤🙏🏿

[@edgest5137]

I love listen to this Amazing intelligent Woman. Such an Inspiration she is, Love from Zimbabwe.

[@janemodupe7306]

I love this woman.she is very inteligent

[@lilianmganyizi6286]

Black Beautiful, Smart woman ..her sense of humour too.. we proud of Chimamanda. Her child could grow to be a best her raised by her as mum. I hope she gets a son. So he could learn Strong women like her exist and he will sure know how to treat women since he will be raised by a real one. 😊

[@hadassahdaniel2676]

Great stage presence and excellent articulation both from interviewer and interviewee. I am an avid reader and can read several books at the same time like Chimamanda now I know that it's nothing wrong with it.Makes you a deep thinker with an array of knowledge that is paramount.

[@BeingHumane173]

Both of them very great people...#Respect to them both !!! The world needs them !!!

[@jazzieade]

I first met Chimanda Adichie in 2004 when She came for her book signing at Waterstones Book Shop in Regent Street in London. I was there to get my copy of Purple Hibiscus signed. I remember her has a quietly distinguished writer after signing my book and walking around she said I noticed you are only Nigerian I see here. I said it's probably because they haven't heard of her. But since then I have followed her and read nearly all her books, but most of all is that I am proud that people recognise her as a Writer and also as Feminist. Thanks Chimanda for being a Role model for young Nigerians 🇳🇬 and to those who she has an had impact, in their Lives along the way.

[@Sinbad.1]

Ahh man she is so relaxing. Her voice 🙌🏼

[@siamese63]

Two amazing women!

[@chinonyeezembu6925]

Happy birthday chimamanda! I love you! really!

[@jamiluidris2641]

I dont really know why but honestly like this wonderful lady more especially the level of incisiveness act. Proud of u Chimamando.

[@dossube]

I just discovered this amazing lady and I spent 5 hours watching her commencement speeches ( Havard and Yale) and other interviews including this one. Mind you, I have daughters and son.

[@dossube]

Very inspiring woman to say the least.

[@petjeremiah8164]

You’re just brilliant Chimamanda, and I love the fact that you’re not scared to speak what’s on your mind and the truth.

[@Lyra0966]

I could listen to Mrs Adichie for days. She is brilliant, combatitive, funny and endlessly engaging. Some of the other videos of her interviews in which she pushes back against inept, ignorant interviewers and co-panelists demonstrate both her vast intellectual abilities alongside her combativeness and refusal to compromise with idiocy. Here, talking with Nicola Sturgeon, she's in repectful, admiring company with an equally brilliant woman. Marvelous discussion.

[@abooswalehmosafeer173]

I have enjoyed this chat.Nicola is brilliant.Ngogie no less. That 11 year old girl asking a question from her Heart and Soul will one day sit in that Edinburgh room and be interviewed.Good luck 11 year being there u r already on the right tract.

[@stefanogizzler]

Absolutely amazing women on stage, I hold great respect and admiration for these two!

[@85borjie]

I love Nicola Sturgeon's accent!

[@1northsparrow246]

I wonder if Chimamanda consciously elongated her vowels to accommodate the Scottish audience.

[@louise-yo7kz]

The Scotts accents are fabulous

[@truthimportant]

I love the intelligence and courage in which she articulate both principles and feelings

[@fidelisikpe3606]

i am very proud of her. she's an incredible woman

[@godswilllaks1530]

She is the expression and the embodiment of inspiration and erudition

[@joeyternaagor6457]

Meant to say she connects with her audience by waving back in response to their very warm welcome.

[@jaya5980]

True, she is amazing, intelligent and humble! Thank you Adiche

[@Mercy8115]

I watched a 55 minute video till the end !

[@anniesrant]

Mercy Kay same

[@mwangiphalis2636]

beats watching any of my favorite TV show episodes

[@Summerbunny15]

Same here!

[@ladyfree3492]

I could listen to them all day

[@fehintolada-silva3906]

Such an inspiration to me💞

[@nnekagodwin2922]

I love and am so proud of you

[@michelldavis3549]

I love her ideas, class and elegance

[@freshmaliebe945]

Adichie is really great, I red her book when I was in secondary school

[@HoneyWealthMix]

This was very educative and lovely to watch...

[@chimakalu41]

Proud of Chimamanda. The Scottish pm is really cute.

[@vivianboateng3331]

Both are just amazing

[@rambopassari1642]

I really like what this woman stand for she an African with passion

[@spirit5228]

I love the interaction between these two. Please do more

[@inder19852000]

There is a misconception that women were always opressed in the East. Matriarchal families are still present in North East Inda, Kerala, african and chinese tribes. Christianity in Europe promoted patriarchy.

[@prithviraj467]

Matriarchy is present in such a minuscule amount, you can't really compare it. Sure Christianity is patriarchal as fuck, but other religions are no less.

[@inder19852000]

In North East India, its predominantly matriarchal system. There was matrirachal system even among muslims in North Kerala. Kerala women are mostly educated and empowered. My mother went to Europe in 1965.

[@LuckyLucky-xp2sz]

There is a misconception also about Patriarch system too. It is wrong to see all patriarch system as one single system when we live very very far from each other. Patriarch systems are different and not all are oppressive.

[@IamDonRoyal]

@@inder19852000 lies, matriachy society in Islam.

[@Ben-dl1jv]

two great women, amazing interview.

[@thomasjones2415]

Nicola Sturgeon Is Not A Great Woman,

[@nmg1909]

@@thomasjones2415 Can you give your reason?

[@joecmccluskey]

@Thomas Jones two years on and you still have not given a reason for your Moronic Comment obviously you've crawled back under your Unionist Stone in shame,,Stay there Independence for Scotland in the SNP we TRUST

[@nicolaablett7790]

She helped me to understand my experience as a white western woman in UAE after reading AMERICANAH

[@MH-et4bo]

Nicola Ablett another time deaf ridiculous comment from a white woman

[@nicolaablett7790]

The basis for your observation is missing Never mind u ass/me/e i have priviledge but know nothing

[@beniciosgirl]

I love your comment ❤️

[@joan_007]

I must say... I like the graphics of this video

[@edobormay7547]

Am proud to have You as a Nigerian

[@theblackpearl7035]

This Lady is a gem❤

[@lovethildah7340]

Every time I see her, I remember tha dramatic interview in France and I lough soo hard😅😅 She's indeed a Phenomenal Woman . I comment the interviewer too, she's such a vibe

[@hollyfieldnkwanui5567]

Chimamanda is so charismatic

[@deirdremalgas7988]

I just love Nicola.

[@B4BESS]

Amazing.. simply amazing.

[@imanangue6867]

"Feminism should remit mascunility. We should questionned what is mascunility ? What does that mean ?" CRITICAL QUESTION.

[@Trypyyyy]

Good questions!

[@suzanneowusu7147]

Remake not remit

[@1northsparrow246]

Instant bookmark!.

[@BeingReal1]

3:36 Best quote EVER! “You look in the bag of F*CKS to give, and it’s empty.” 😂

[@maryah0422]

Love both of you especially my Nigerian sister

[@joedias7946]

The real jewel from Africa we should cherish and embibe. A One off that does not come often. A rare find indeed. Something we should rush to Witness.oh fans let us all be.

[@siimegift2197]

Chimamanda is very beautiful

[@joanahmukwaya9802]

Great interview

[@ph8201]

can't someone just fetch a taller table!!!

[@thatsharongirl3771]

Ode🤦🏾

[@nasb2218]

Or a much comfortable chairs 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jennifersanyaoluTV]

It’s her skin for me, she’s so beautiful

[@nhhan8124]

please change the world in good way! where everything is taken into consideration

[@inder19852000]

The first female Prime Minister was from Srilanka and then India

[@louise-yo7kz]

Eugenia Charles in Dominica

[@nyembsafric1]

First minister...is what she is titled

[@KingdomPrinciple]

Epitome of eloquence

[@robertosei8867]

sturgeon is relatable....i mean not the scottish accent but just on a human level!

[@danielaluv7422]

She's also funny

[@joyjeptoo6453]

I love 💘 you chimamanda

[@alimostafa9322]

Wow this fire

[@allblackallblackandmorr8888]

I am Afro-America and I lived most of my life there. I found it to be stressful and at times annoying. Walking around in my beautiful African skin was like wearing a costume mask but I could never take it off. When I visit African countries, I feel at home. I don’t have feel like a criminal

[@seethrume2908]

I would love to meet you, Chimmanda.

[@abooswalehmosafeer173]

Bravo.

[@rudairomunjoma5815]

I always thought of Ifemelu as Chimamanda, i picture her as Chimamanda. Thanks to the interviewer fr asking a question to e effect??

[@joeyternaagor6457]

I love that Chimamanda she smiles coyly but I think it will be better that she connects with the audience by waving back at them.

[@rudraom9]

Welcome

[@abadykaramby9239]

are there somon has number or link for fecbok of it?

[@BablessBahameen]

Yes.man guys handle invisibles forces vs. Visible forces....

[@nmg1909]

Seeing her beauty without bleaching made me proud of being an African. I just pity people who bleach their skin because of the inferiority complex that they have to battle within them.

[@ElisabettaEvents]

Oh my, I have such a bag :)

[@shomifochap3]

The anxiety that Chimamanda speaks of is what African Americans feel almost daily.

[@c.n5127]

She always has a piece of African print clothing.

[@jamesbillochamgiu8523]

Today i am share this talk by Dr. Ngozi Chimamanda Adichie to sympathise with Her for Her Dad who passed on. My condolences to your family. I understand your Dad was also James!

[@kj1227icecap]

I love Chimamanda but I was just thinking, that so many interviewers never challenge their guests and simply listen or agree with everything they say. I wonder what would happen if they challenged some of her beliefs instead of fangirling. Yes they were invited for a reason but I'd love to hear someone challenge a guest at times.

[@xaya7]

What would you ask her? State a challenge and allow some folks on here to rebut :-)

[@maxlynlc2718]

She does not force her ideologies on others. She is just honest. How do you challenge honesty? There is nothing more to add beyond honesty. So Kay, what are your beliefs?

[@bibaolaitan5189]

I would love to hear a challenging question... give me one...

[@styno12]

Where do you disagree with her? Let's hear it?

[@bofloa]

We are waiting for your question..many years after still waiting