Chimamanda shuts a French journalist for asking racist question

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie a famous Nigerian writer, shuts down a french journalist for asking a silly question during an interview at the launch of - 3rd night of ideas - #NuitdesIdees. held at Quai d’Orsay, home to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in France
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[@Bellalisa3000]

Imagining sitting down with one of the most influential and intelligent minds in modern literature and asking her whether or not there are book stores in her country 🤡

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@wearetheiam4720 lmfao!

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@wearetheiam4720 as an African living in Europe (the Netherlands to be exact and born here actually) I feel you.

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@wearetheiam4720 I know that actually! I've been obsessed with butterflies ever since I learned that as a little kid. Also it's quite chill here actually. Just mild racism and microaggression like most places. Also the dreaded Sinterklaas holiday that is finally dying (thank God). But yeah, other than that it's cool I guess lmao

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@wearetheiam4720 Also what do you mean with your mom lied? I'm curious

[@ItsNessaTho]

@@wearetheiam4720 I would love to go on vacation there since Dutch and Afrikaans is indeed similar but I'm also Ghanaian and have family there so if I were to ever move to Africa I think it would be Ghana. But yeah I haven't completely lost faith in humanity either haha I think we'll be alright

[@Thehurricanejackie]

They really wanted to piss her off to the point she could lose her composure and be pictured as angry black feminist woman. But she bounced back so well, with class and finesse. I love her.

[@zamorapakalolo1389]

They love to test our temperament so that they can cry victim when they get the hell slapped out off them.

[@JP-br4mx]

There’s nothing wrong with being angry. If you’re not angry it’s because you’re not paying attention

[@GeminiCloudTech]

Wp like to paint any anger from us bw as aggressive while ww can cry freely and be labeled vulnerable. That's what the other commenter meant.

[@jaywalker1233]

@Indigo Bleu Please don’t use “wp” and “ww” - those terms are generalisations and are therefore racist. They have no meaning other than to cause offence - they are intended to be contemptuously disparaging, just like the “N” word was used, and to deepen racial division. Two wrongs never made a right so just stop it. We are all one race - the human race.

[@debrapumphery6754]

@@GeminiCloudTech 🌿🎯🌿. YES. INDEED. 🌿🥰🌿. BTW. YOUR. NAME. IS. UNIQUE. &. QUITE. BEAUTIFUL ❣️. 🌿🥰

[@chancemavuba9683]

“I think in general that France doesn't seem to realize that it is no longer an 18th-century world power.” The best answer from her.

[@luc7272]

I think that's the only mistake she made. Her comment was a generality

[@queenmwangui411]

They must leave Africa 😮

[@simonwinter8839]

​@@luc7272Stop excusing racism.

[@luc7272]

@@simonwinter8839 stop seeing racism everywhere. When someone talks down to you it's not racism systematically it s just that the person is a douche period

[@simonwinter8839]

@@luc7272 I don't see racism everywhere. But I see it in you.

[@roopesh1]

As an African, it's my duty to watch this takedown once a month

[@zloidooraque0]

but you reilize africa is not a country, right? =))

[@nancyiaj]

@@zloidooraque0you don’t seem to realize that our continent as a whole claims all Africans-everywhere.

[@nancyiaj]

I am back to watch this at least 3 times a year ✊🏾

[@dickwinters-black4459]

@@zloidooraque0 What did @roopesh1 say to give you the impression that they confused the continent with any country? What you should have said was NOTHING.

[@22221mm]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@chikamsoodume3601]

“I think it reflects very poorly on French people that you have to ask that question” Best response ever

[@aanchal-annaleedeprince5525]

Oh yes. Oh yes you say true

[@TyroneCLove]

Honestly that’s not the wisest thing she said. It’s not beneficial to characterize the population of a whole country based on the behavior of one individual. It kinda hurts her argument.

[@chikamsoodume3601]

@@TyroneCLove not sure where you are taking your argument here but I never said it was wise . I said it was the “best” response and since the word “best” is a rating based on an individual’s opinion, I can base it on whatever I want to but … go off though 😂😂😂.

[@TyroneCLove]

@@chikamsoodume3601 ok, that reminds me why trying to argue reasonably with people on social media is a vain endeavor. Have a good life.

[@chikamsoodume3601]

@@TyroneCLove I was never arguing .. you were . I simply took a quote the speaker said , reposted it and gave my opinion . You came to my comment section , replied to me and attempted to begin an argument . I point it out and you’re mad . Again … completely confused here 😐

[@domoniquer.4342]

Did she really ask if Nigeria had bookshops!? Colonizers really be having all the audacity.

[@angela.6273]

Their time is UP 🆙 the world is changing

[@Zanderthegrape]

*Caucasity

[@_blank-_]

It highlights how bad us French people are bad at English. She wanted to speak about the literature market in Nigeria.

[@audrelordelore]

@@_blank-_ yeah sure…

[@sousat.]

@@_blank-_ that doesn't really help much. The journalist says that bookstores doesn't exist in Nigeria and you say that Nigerian people don't have the culture or habit of buying and reading books. Independently of how you support this opinion of yours, it just sounds racist. You don't go to a Italian (or any other nationality, tbf) author and ask them "Do people in your country really buy your books?" unless you really have something against them or their books.

[@julierigaud4839]

Im french, and this woman is interviewing while a french minister was invited. That interviewer is obviously a journalist and was very likely trained to be one. From her studies and culture, she knew already the answer to her own question about bookshops. She knew and decided to say it out loud, it's quite terrifying she deliberately wanted to present nigeria, africa and that writer as less cultured and inferior. And a lot of french journalists see themselves as the elite . The writer did so well in the interview without entering in that game.

[@mfcq4987]

I don't know if she's actually a journalist or not, but this exercise at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is so emblematic of the contempt, which is not only racist contempt, but also class contempt, of these French pseudo-elites . I would like to tell Africans that this unpleasant condescension of this type of French VIP is not only reserved for them, but it is exactly the same towards French people who do not belong to this caste, that is to say to the majority of French people.

[@TheDimitris3]

French seeing themselves as elite?😂

[@paulalopes70]

Rscist people

[@user-mb7sh9om6f]

​@@TheDimitris3they are idiots.

[@emmelinesprig489]

Chimamanda managed to turn a dehumanizing interview into a masterpiece of human story and emotion. She took my breath away several times.

[@AngieConfidential]

What gets me is that racists get so mad and upset when we call them out on their disgusting behavior. If you're so offended by us calling it out, why not just try being decent and respectful? They don't like to be labeled as a racist, but they love doing racist things...baffling.

[@flossyraven]

They aren't use to people of color of checking them on their disgusting evil behavior. They feel people of color are beneath them and should "stay in their place" which is the bottom "to them". Now that people of color is no longer accepting being mistreated especially African/African decent people "they" feel they are being attacked, because how dare these black people attack us by saying "no longer will we be abused by you".

[@JohnDoe-fd6rl]

@@thenaughtyamericanexpat hence why the stop the Asian hate campaign went nowhere. They didn’t want to reveal where ALL of the anti Asian hate crimes where committed by.

[@_prettybrownbrown7729]

Lol RIGHT

[@AngieConfidential]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 thanks for proving my point. Show up as a black person and see how you get treated.

[@dianew7058]

@@JohnDoe-fd6rl there you go being super racist..you just can't help yourself

[@abdulkiryowa]

Interviewer: do they have bookshops in Africa? Chimamanda: so you've chosen the hard way.

[@falconeshield]

It's like saying "are there toilets in Malta?" so racists

[@mw8157]

@@falconeshield i apologize in advance, I don't want to sound rude, i just want to know, is there a stereotype of Malta not having toilets?

[@_blank-_]

@@mw8157 Same, never heard of it until now lol

[@_blank-_]

The biggest irony is that the journalist was sarcastic and mocking Western stereotypes of Africa when asking this ridiculous question. I guess it got lost in translation.

[@yellowstz]

@@_blank-_ she was also pointing out that french don’t particulary read french authors

[@Laezar1]

I'm french, and yeah she is spot on, and honestly even very charitable in how she presents it, france needs to stop thinking itself as a colonial power and treating old colonies with paternalism. (also I'm jealous of that jacket it looks amazing)

[@docthorr]

Y'a qu'à voir la tronche du parterre au premier rang. C'est clairement pas des décoloniaux...

[@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t]

On God, that jacket is the bomb.

[@fabr5747]

To be fair, I'm not 100% sure that the colonial aspect is the only issue. I'm Swiss, we speak French, a French slightly different, and French are arrogant towards Swiss people, Switzerland, I noticed that they are the same towards Belgium, Canada. For sure, the colonial mindset is there, and is a major aspect. But there is something more, they see their country as a gift to humanity, they feel a sense of superiority in all fields, science, economy, industry, literature, engineering, social, intelectual, sport, etc... They give lessons to Germany's economy and criticise them for being to dependent on China. They criticise Germany for not being a good enough industrial country while being much more industrialised than France. They would criticise Finland for not having good enough schools, they would criticise any other nation for anything that they do worse. So the French superiority feeling is an added layer to the colonial mindset.

[@Laezar1]

@@fabr5747 yeah that's fair, I think it comes with the territory (pun not intended) and it's nationalism overall. It's less extreme with countries like belgium and switzerland but the patronizing aspect is certainly there. You can see that with how the french academy sees itself as the ultimate arbiter of the french language despite more people speaking french outside of france than inside.

[@snurgumwurgum8238]

if you don't like the way you are treated in france; Why do you insist on staying their? If i went to Africa and was treated poorly i would be told to leave if i complained. What makes you all so special? You really expect people to care about you and your problems when you don't care about theirs?

[@constanceajunwa8166]

Being an African, a Nigerian and particularly an Igbo is the best gift ever God gave to me... A heritage I will adorn round my neck with pride!!!!

[@ifeomaokonk]

🙏 Amen🎉

[@adalilylevi2584]

Same here.

[@siennas862]

Not an Igbo, but met a powerful Igbo women that will forever be in my heart.

[@IAMJUDAH707]

The Igbo people are the descendants of the ancient Israelites. Shalawam Fam 😊

[@ajokeakanke]

Well, y'all are entitled to your opinion. Do think too highly of yourself

[@adwoasam9237]

This is why it is so important for journalists to travel and see the world, experience new things and culture. Ignorance is such an embarrassment, especially in that profession.

[@serious1756]

Following all the news lately it seems to me this 'culture and new experiences' are flooding Europe the past years. All coming to racist territory.

[@mofiyinfoluwa.deborahakomo2670]

Very true.

[@archana9572]

Not ignorance. Its deep rooted sense of superiority. After all, if Asia and Africa were that smart, they wouldn’t “let themselves be colonized” lol atleast that’s the argument I get from my white European friends

[@adwoasam9237]

@@archana9572 ask them if the Jewish people also had a choice and let themselves be captured and tortured! The colonizers also had a choice not to do what they did. Choose your friends wisely. You can have a difference of opinion but sounds to me like they have a colonizer mentality themselves.

[@sunset934]

China new it long time ago , but no listen .

[@UnknownFilipino]

She not only spoke for her people, but she also spoke for all of us from nations colonized and suppressed by these European countries. Even long after this era was over, their way of thinking and view is still there and a remnant of that time. I'm not saying all Europeans are like this, but there are still those who do. So glad we have people like her.

[@ClaireEmilia]

Only a very small number of Europeans are like this. I can tell you that most Europeans want Africa to strive and do well!

[@song-pg9kj]

@@ClaireEmilia I know I shouldn't be generalizing but talking with a lot of Europeans on online forums and on the Internet, a lot of them act like this and look down or make fun of people from countries that aren't in Europe. I'm from Eastern Asia. It's very difficult to make friends with them, so I feel cynical when I make conversations with them.

[@jensehlers8804]

@@song-pg9kj Try making friends in real life instead of online for starters. I would even argue that one cannot make real friends online. Europeans make fun of each others' countries all the time btw.

[@song-pg9kj]

@@jensehlers8804 If people from non-European nations make fun of European countries, seems like they can't take it and then attack the people who made the joke directly instead of taking it as a joke, especially when an American do it. East Asians may do that too but we don't make fun of other countries for having their children shot at their school. That's just bad taste for jokes, making fun of children dying. On the other hand, I've seen Europeans do that.

[@rodrigosantosvaleriano1859]

I have an impression that within Europe this is more of a thing in France. Because of the revolution and how they created an identity on its values and being an example for that they see as good thing to impose their culture on others and still hold very outdated behaviours with their history as modernizers as excuse when the world has moved on on that. Much like the Americans with that whole "We invented freedom" thing.

[@ricky9040]

Give it up to this extremely beautiful and Intelligent daughter of Africa motherland is proud of you no doubt

[@rachelpetite7654]

I am amazed at the author’s patience and calm. I can see how frustrating she must have felt to have been asked so many things unrelated to her writings really.

[@shanninjaninalucas8947]

That's what haters do "HATE" by any means necessary 🫶🏿

[@aaat4873]

By an ignorant fool, nonetheless!

[@Yomi4D]

She was dissing the hell of the French there. She took the opportunity to say everything she needed to say to the pompous French people.

[@anitabonghit2758]

She said at immigration that french people are rude and dismissive.... Imagine my shock

[@michaelg3395]

the french even hate white people who don't speak french, i speak from experience. i speak dutch and for that i have been beaten spat at, ridiculed and threatened, they even called me nazi. the french are going for world domination, and there is no place for another language in their french world.

[@a.t.c.3862]

The French are indeed pompous, I know, I've worked with them.

[@sabiriqbal9260]

@@alexandrebeauvais6015 And all this gives you right to be arrogant and disrespectful towards other? You are rich so you can be arrogant?

[@antaraanikapiya2075]

Serves them right. Most of them are inherently racist due to white supremacist mindset. They literally think of themselves above everyone and belittle and show condescending attitude towards other nations, especially Asian and African nations.

[@teejaylecapois9741]

As a Haitian man I applaud African resistance to French racism

[@JP-br4mx]

Ayibobo

[@solitario7713]

Some of the most racist in he world are African. If I had to say which is number 1 racist? It's Europeans, 2 Asians, 3 Africans. Just how it is

[@Rowlph8888]

@@solitario7713 Yes, "Psychology 101" -the human organism is always going to criticise things that are diffferent from themselves, but this doesn't play out publicly. If you are white and speak Engllish, in the Anglosphere, you will be treated with more respect publicly,even in the circles of higher authority. Old habits die hard and there is a cultural overhang that you will have a better life, if you treat white people well. Evidently, all former British colonies, continue tto refer to the nnation, with the name the Brits gave to them. Any people who felt combative towards their former rulers, would firstlly change names to the former tribal names, Or at least something independent of the Imperial term. The only exception is Zimbabwe, where Mugabe changed the name from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe

[@cmacpan]

@@solitario7713 is it We don't like any other race vs We hate your race for what you did over the years?

[@Shakyr23]

@@solitario7713 lol out of 3 positions, Africans are the 3rd most racist aka the least racist out of all of them. Also did you forget America?

[@user-ci4uh7fk3p]

As a Nigerian, I am very proud of Chimanmanda . The people are proud of you with your sharp with and eloquence.

[@Writtenmirror]

She kept it classy and made it an infinitely teachable moment

[@samwallaceart288]

The fact she took an insult and used it to make the audience laugh says so much. A robust sense of humor is everything and no one walked out of their thinking of her as "sensitive" or "a victim". She stood her ground and laughed it off for the feeble question it was.

[@itspossible3381]

Well said!!!!

[@itspossible3381]

@@samwallaceart288Beautifully spoken as well! 😊

[@TheEyeSeesAll]

I love watching powerful people setting boundaries with calm, confidence, and clarity. The power of calling it out with composure! Just amazing.

[@ezequielmca4385]

I don't know, maybe the writer should have been more agressive and insult that awful woman

[@Verowatches]

I made a screenshot of your comment. I hope someone says this about me one day. A goal I definitely have to work towards.

[@ribaker822]

The beauty of it.

[@ronaldnixon8226]

They are losers

[@Shin8bi]

Who cares if it's calm or not. I care about a spine which many of our people don't seem to have...

[@ms.will-i-ams1711]

The French interviewers face at the end was everything for me. Looked like her feelings were hurt as the audience cheered 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

[@noble604]

Not sure we all know this was from 2018. It’s not a current interview.

[@ridingthesix8278]

Her body language suggested that she wanted to climb out of the chair, away from the interviewee, as if she no longer wanted be in close proximity. The date of the interview is irrelevant especially considering the state of affairs have not gotten better and are worse in some instances.

[@JamesSmith-ui2hv]

Why do you have the cheek to identify her as a FRENCH interviewer , when you can't identify the writer as a African writer of African Literature?

[@daughterotmhsnatchingsouls7783]

@@noble604 and yet so TIMELESS!!!! ⏳

[@veramae4098]

If you're not sure (speaking to interviewer here, to all broadcasters actually) how to pronounce a word, find out ahead of time. I'm so tired of "I hope I'm pronouncing that right." = "I didn't give a spit about learning this ahead of time so I'll just fumble it and expect you to give me a pass." Oh, and there are 525 recognized languages in Nigeria,

[@dreamlight8301]

This woman is a wordsmith! I am in awe! i cant wait to buy and read some of your work.

[@lunalea1250]

Please do, u will never be sorry, start with Purple Hibiscus, The Thing Around Your Neck & Americanah, all wonderfully amazing!☮💜😊📚

[@fejiroutomudo8157]

I really love this lady and I'm so proud to be a Nigerian. She never goes wrong in an interview

[@Amuzic]

As an Indian i completely understand the condescending tone and the intent behind the questions. It's almost as if you are treated like a child. And when they realise you are not a child anymore, they become aggravated or toxic. Edit: And I am not just talking about France here. The story's more or less same with all the ex European colonial powers. Fortunately for Indians, french didn't have animosity with us and currently they are one of our closest allies, but we have similar dynamics with British.

[@haneef4189]

@@serenth8310 Not the same thing Your level of ignorance is astonishing

[@kashiaversae3562]

@@serenth8310 Oh, please. They are not doing it out of the goodness their hearts. Perhaps France should return everything that they've taken from Africa and then everyone should leave each other alone after that. The French need not be coddled either!

[@alexandrabrinker1167]

@@serenth8310 France owes Haiti $28 billion USD for the reparations it forced the country at gunpoint to pay to pay "compensation" to enslavers who lost money when the people of Haiti declared their rights (in accordance with the French Declaration of the Rights of Man) and overthrew their enslavers. Haiti was forced to pay that amount of money over 122 years, up until 1947, and borrow from French banks in the process, sinking deeper into debt because of interest. France refuses to return any of the money. like all colonial powers, France's exploitation was brutal and stripped African and Caribbean nations of their resources. So basically...any money they send to Nigeria in aid is not a drop in the ocean in comparison to what they have taken.

[@LevelUP84]

If I’m honest I’ve found Indian people, particularly women to be very pretentious and racist in my experience. They talk down to you until you put them in their place. I’ve wondered if it’s because of colourism in their own country.

[@tanyamahs4759]

@@serenth8310 The millions that they a are siphoning from that country to start with. They are only giving crumbs back from the chunk that they are taking from the country.France has never cared for any African country and she will not start now. Whenever she gives a shovel full of something to anyone, there is definitely a catch, she knows she will take a truck full back.She has been doing it for long and it's time she is stopped.!!!!

[@saustin142]

As an African we must not get caught up in fan fair of claps and smiles. When you shake a tree, you have to be ready for what falls out!

[@WilfChadwick]

What 'tree' are you shaking?

[@p.w.7493]

@@WilfChadwick The 'tree' in this instance is that of exposing ignorance and disdain!💯

[@WilfChadwick]

@@p.w.7493 but that doesn't help solve my question. Your statement resolves none of my queries. Black be Black , I suppose.

[@p.w.7493]

@@WilfChadwick I guess you 'solved' your own question! Ciao!💯

[@tyronewill8632]

@@WilfChadwick Does it even really matter which tree in this saying in particular? No also stop asking smart looking dumb questions. It's enough ppl already doing that

[@nicolaablett7790]

She is also a great advocate for Nigerian fashion, fabric and style Great woman

[@BeingHumane173]

Chimamanda is a gem in this world. I am a big fan of Chimamanda from India.

[@roramoya]

"does African literature have meaning to you?" she asked the famous Nigerian literary, scholar, and activist.

[@adalilylevi2584]

Lol😂😂😂😂

[@yallalebanon5778]

Right...I'm sure she could see it coming just frome that question. But she kept it together and fired her words perfectly in good timing

[@Untefelehrr]

that question was not racist.

[@KD-ou2np]

​@@Untefelehrr it was pretty stupid

[@troyarrington5492]

@@Untefelehrrwho said it was…?

[@garfieldharrison510]

It's called Hyper Aggressive Bias. That's why she was asked such questions. She's gracious and chooses her words carefully. Successful people get this. Especially an African Woman who has been extremely auspicious.

[@PouringN2U.]

EQ. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

[@MillennialMountainMama]

💯

[@_blank-_]

I wanted to point out that many of her questions were either sarcastic or very badly formulated. Her English seems pretty basic so that's why she didn't ask precise and elaborated questions. Definitely not the best interviewer but I don't think she meant to offend.

[@yellowstz]

@@_blank-_ the journalist is speaking french, there is a translator and a lot is lost. The question really wasn’t that bad

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

Sorry, I can't get over the fact that the name you held is Garfield. And thanks for the Hyper Aggressive Bies concept. I will look it up because it seems really interesting.

[@absolderlevitt2698]

I’m french and was working in a bookshop for 12 years. I was really proud to sell Chimamanda’s books. I must say that i’m so ashame of this woman who stand in front of this great writer and ask this kind of shity questions.

[@wt2335]

Shitty begets shitty!

[@snurgumwurgum8238]

if you don't like the way you are treated in france; Why do you insist on staying their? If i went to Africa and was treated poorly i would be told to leave if i complained. What makes you all so special? You really expect people to care about you and your problems when you don't care about theirs?

[@absolderlevitt2698]

@@snurgumwurgum8238 what´s your point here ? Chimamanda must not complain ?

[@snurgumwurgum8238]

@@absolderlevitt2698 Am I allowed to complain if I am living in the African nation of Dahomey for instance? If yes; Then she can complain all she wants. If no; She should leave this place she hates so much.

[@absolderlevitt2698]

@@snurgumwurgum8238 who Said that she hates this place ? This is nonsense

[@drealearthcrunchdrealearth8493]

I love her intelligence, eloquence and total confidence in speaking or saying the truth. She's loaded and highly admired.

[@Sunshine-pg8bx]

This lady is poised with beauty and much dignity, intelligence, and class. Success looks good on you ma'am! You represent Nigeria and Africa well. Sometimes, people can see success on you; it can be intimidating! At times, it can cause others to feel small. Hence, the reason for the subtle and overwhelming disrespect. This lady has the whole package: beauty, brains, and strength.

[@koryburdet1317]

I say the same things about Africans that come to the USA lmao

[@jerrybinns2306]

Can I tell you ''beauty and strength ''

[@pagemiles9328]

Well said.your spot on

[@fantazephir5597]

💯 well said 👏🏽

[@rahmanmadison4967]

I approve this message🎯

[@gedankenexplosion5690]

In this setting, Chimamanda, as a well known Intellectual and writer, represents not only Nigeria but all of Africa and the body language of the french minister shows very openly how France sees African people, total disrespect and arrogance, did you see how he refused to clap at 3:37 and looked the other way!!! They are not interrested in african people and their culture, only in african resources and how to steal it!!!

[@marcellinejackson3826]

They have a very long history of thievery.

[@michelegrant2303]

Facts!

[@patriciapatton2531]

Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@jumpscare1530]

I wish I could like this comment twice! So true, especially that last sentence!

[@ailecdreifuss8627]

I believe she represent all people worldwide that have been looking down to.

[@mtchhsr]

Chimamanda is the embodiment of itutu. So much respect for her ability to get her point across with incredible class in a ridiculous situation. Honestly an inspiration.

[@phumezandzambo349]

Language is a funny thing. Itutu in my language is not at all a flattering thing.

[@mapwababarthelemylyon4395]

She's answering gloriously calm and chilled by making them feel as stupid as they are! I love her!

[@ashasandhiasingaram3900]

"making them feel as stupid as they are" 💯👌

[@lisa196409]

I love hearing her speak about Nigeria the tone of her voice goes down and it's calm but at the same time it's like thunder and it just gives me chills when I hear her speak so eloquently but to the damn point. This is one woman that will not bite her tongue. They say racist things ask racist questions and she strategically checks their asses with the quickness. Thank you.

[@barbaralauderdale5963]

Reminds me of President Kagame!

[@2352anne]

@@barbaralauderdale5963 ... yes! 👍👍👍

[@ajamamajammeh5858]

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[@hillarysudeikis2264]

Lord Jesus Christ is coming back everyone, please don’t worship celebrities and entertainment, focus on Him alone. I promise there’s more to life than money, partying, homosexuality and music. Hell is real, repent from sinning confess your sins and ask God to forgive you, I know He will if you’re sincere. Anyone who thinks the Name of Lord Jesus Christ is a joke, boldly mocks and scorns Him or takes pleasure in people who do is in for a big unpleasant surprise on judgement day IF they don’t repent and follow Lord Jesus Christ. Hell is very hot, people please repent! In the mighty name of Lord Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏💪✝️💜❤️✝️! Idolatry such as, Islam, Catholicism, Sangomaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Santa Clausism, Confucianism, New Age, Science, Evolution, halloweenism, Harry Potterism, Politics, Donald Trumpism, Easter Bunnyism and other religions/faiths that are outside Biblical Christianity lead to hell! Don’t believe them, believe the Almighty God the Father of Lord Jesus Christ, who begot Him. Our Creator, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is mighty, He doesn’t need a woman to beget a son, He is God. I choose to put my faith in a God who can do anything and everything, a God who has unlimited and infinite power to beget! So, it’s time to confess that Lord Jesus Christ is the Lord and to believe that He died and rose from the grave after three days and you shall be saved if you only obey Him by praying, worshipping, praising, reading the Bible and living holy and righteously according to the Bible. You have to endure until the end, carry your cross daily and build your relationship with God by following Lord Jesus daily until the end. You must never renounce your faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, there’s hell awaiting those who reject/deny Lord Jesus Christ and those who continue living sinfully, even the Christians who don’t want to repent will face the same fate, so please repent beloved people, in Lord Jesus Christ’s mighty and precious Name, Amen.

[@Bella-wp7wz]

Yes her voice is absolutely delighting to hear!!

[@peterambi7186]

"it reflects poorly on the French people that you have to ask me that question". The response sends chill on my inside knowing fully that someone is all out there representing me gallantly. God bless Chimamanda Edichie

[@jp3630]

Anyone saying the French women meant this or that and was not trying to be rude, you are naive and you do not understand white people and their mindset.

[@NicolasCharly]

Why should this dumb journalist's question reflect poorly on me or my French friends? Could we stop making generalities?

[@rhythmPhil]

The response is as least as stereotyping as the question. The journalist isn't representative of her country. What's even the point of mentioning her citizenship.

[@Zebrax-kq4gg]

@@rhythmPhil Because a lot of French people (and I'm in France) make this kind of comment and have an infantilizing, even racist view of Africa, from north to south. You just have to be in France and watch the French media and its dominant doxa, and all those comments are known in Africa, they have news from France and France is losing its reputation in these countries as time flies. I would say for the journalist, however, that I have my doubts, she probably didn't ask the question with ill intent, in France bookshops are becoming increasingly rare, people use Amazon and are less interested in books... but that question remind me of "do you have electricity in "... stupid, especially for a meeting in Quai D'Orsay, but not so offensive, she insults her own intelligence... i will not say racism but more ignorance, but maybe I'm used to see more hardcore racism in France... this, i'll say can only be seen as racism by people who didn't live it.

[@therollerstoned]

@@rhythmPhil No, a journalist in this context, is someone who's gonna represent France. She's pointing out her citizenship, because sadly, that's something cultural within France, and that's not acceptable anymore in these days and age for a country of the west to be so backwards

[@sanatanihindu3001]

As India/Hindu I am astonish how my African brother and sisters are giving befitted reply, demanding their due respect. May Lord Rama guide to path of glory. Jai Hind

[@michaelchidiebere8459]

Aunty didn't spare anybody there. So calm and confident

[@SajnaMustapha]

She is a woman of substance. Calm yet firm. She didnt scream or storm out of the interview. She belted out at those french single handedly. May God bless her immensely.

[@neutralobserver7161]

Dear friend, I am happy that racist France is burning. The Moroccans, Algerians, Tunisians, and other Islamists are giving the racist French a good taste of their own medicine. The Law of Karma is beautifully working. These Arabs have colonized the French in their own country ! Wow ! How wonderful ! How thrilling ! I am truly delighted, dear friend !

[@cadinnykency529]

You could not say it any better ❤❤❤

[@yamatoishida3560]

She is a feminist and an atheist , God bless lol

[@shroukkhaled1493]

​@@yamatoishida3560 god bless her though

[@Cynthia-Bailey]

@@yamatoishida3560 she isn not atheist. She is actually catholic

[@saskiademoor8400]

I never heard an interviewer asking “Are you a European writer”. Can you imagine how the writer would respond?

[@EdwardLindon]

There's certainly space for that kind of discussion, talking about identity, cultural essences etc. Decades ago I wrote a thesis titled "Qu'est-ce-que ?" (A great classic, available in all good bookstores.) But that's clearly not what was going on here. The subtext to many of the questions was, "Are you authentic?" which is patronising and sadly still typical of French punditry.

[@Dallitified]

Some would answer positively. I can think of Stefan Zweig for instance, or maybe T.S. Elliott. Defining oneself as European was an important aspect of cultural identities in the early 20th century, mostly before the great war began.

[@jornantrillsark1437]

Once a French friend with whom I had a language exchange, with whom I was learning French, told me that I spoke/pronounced the French words as an African. She was laughing when she told me, I am a white European, but she didn’t mean it in a positive way, the contempt shone through.

[@docthorr]

There is literally a french expression for that, and of course it is a racist slur.

[@more1362]

Parler comme un bledard. Yes when they say that they mean it as something negative, like uneducated you know... Outrageous. Then they'll cry when you call them out as being racists and always looking down on Africans as the reference for whatever is bad

[@francisnjoku9875]

Africa is proud of you ,you have made our day.

[@yesandno3640]

I’ve been to at least five European nations and the rudest people were from France.

[@michaelle8384]

American are worst

[@YT4Me57]

Absolutely!

[@ismailasha5494]

U can say that again

[@spliced7383]

They also dislike Americans. I’m latin- American as in from the U.S. I literally said I was a citizen from a south American country and spoke in Spanish for the most part there. The treatment was better when compared to when I said I was from the U.S

[@anitabonghit2758]

It is a well known stereotype. Rude and snobby

[@coppersulphate002]

As a black woman who lives in France many French people are like the interviewer

[@bahalorstoi5766]

N'abuse pas non plus. Des racistes, il y en a partout. Ils sont minoritaires.

[@deansky-lucas7880]

@@bahalorstoi5766 a minority with incredibly loud microphones.

[@meenballa999]

@@bahalorstoi5766 bref tu raconte des bobards, ceux qu'ils cache leur racisme on des femmes noires

[@bahalorstoi5766]

@@meenballa999 tu peux refaire la même réponse en français ?

[@bahalorstoi5766]

@@DeezNuts-pq9rb Where were you in France?

[@dominicsoore8967]

Africa must stand firm, enough is enough

[@outofomelas]

The way she speaks and smiles and even dresses, and words her sentences and her pauses…. Omg I wish I could be like herrr she is so cool!!!!!! Not to mention the shine on her cheeks wah

[@martinsuperville-ec3tm]

Weell said

[@abdulkadimosenye5050]

She gave them polite insult 🤣

[@JP-br4mx]

I would have been like BLEEB BLEEEB you effing BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDD your mothers a BLEEEEEEEEEEEBBBB go BLEEEEEB

[@knucklesdafunkeeog6523]

YUP she sure did. They gonna cry about it later 🤣

[@calistermadukwe7977]

Yeah insult well deserved 😂😂😂

[@martinsuperville-ec3tm]

Very funny

[@ribaker822]

Can I just say that this woman is speaking the truth with boldness coated with finesse and eloquence.

[@alb0zfinest]

Eloquence? She mentioned that she was educated in English, and she said the word sensibility in one form or another at least 10 times that I counted. As if she’s a child who just learned a new word and has to use it at all times. What passes for “eloquence,” according to you is anyone who can string more than one sentence together.

[@nadikastephen5466]

yes I agree !

[@brazilbella4223]

I think she wanted that word to sink in. She is eloquent

[@tessymomoh9451]

@@alb0zfinest So when someone says she was taught in English language doesn’t mean she was taught in the Queens English. Reuse of the word several times could have been attributed to the fact that she was trying her best not to be too harsh with her expressions during the interview. You should check out her other interviews or read her books. Not that your opinion of her eloquence counts though but I just needed you to see beyond your nose.

[@jeoffrey40jm]

Sensibility was spoken only 2 times, the third time was a rewind by this channel to pick up from the pause. Yet you say more than 10 times?

[@jamaaltekena5670]

Wow.. slam dunk.. this babe is freaking bold.

[@aviasilas2255]

I really need Ms. Chimamanda to teach a seminar on remaining calm in the face of blatant racial BS! ❤❤❤

[@alexlouis9424]

Always a trust a Nigerian to be direct and forthright in responding to BS. Well done, Chiamanda Ngozi Adichie, Africa is proud of you.

[@merlion6613]

I am not Nigerian by birth but married into a part-Nigerian mixed race family. Her intelligence and works, not only in books but also incredibly powerful talks she gives, have been such a gift to the world. Many congratulations to Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@seventhcompactor1505]

Trust a nigerian ? That's a joke

[@adieljeffrey552]

She is so popular we read her book in the Caribbean

[@wilsonjunior3196]

Nigerians will be direct. No BS

[@seventhcompactor1505]

@@wilsonjunior3196 they Kidnap girls quite well. Very direct

[@Jambudwipvasi]

Never heard of this great Nigerian queen but now I will definitely read her books. Nigerians you must be proud to have a knowledgeable daughter like her. Respect from India🇮🇳🙏

[@maureenoge548]

Nigeria has many knowledgeable daughters like Chimanda Adichie. Egs: the Current DG of the World Trade Organization. Ndii Okereke Onyiike was former Director General of World Bank. Thousands of names of Nigerian Daughters at the helm of global affairs are just a Google away. Thanks anyways

[@irenemoraa6338]

Start with half of a yellow sun. Wow. What mastery!

[@blessingajisafe6915]

Start with her first novel (Purples hibiscus) when she was barely 25. The continue with half of a yellow sun and American

[@blazersun2246]

How come you missed out on knowing her.She is renowned internationally.

[@successesien8452]

We do for real mostly this of us who knows her and have been reading her books

[@gauri56300]

So beautiful and so articulate. Well done Ms Chimamanda ❤👍

[@tiathompson6674]

I am telling you.....her natural hairstyles are amazing. So beautiful......

[@JesusisaMuslim]

"When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said 'Let us pray.' We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land." Jomo Kenyatta

[@idongesitx1873]

Islam came with the sword and still is killing Africans everyday

[@tarirogura5863]

Deep...

[@shakirafernandez6573]

I got goosebumps reading this!

[@dubemellit2932]

And when the Islamic jihadist from Arab came to Africa to enslave Africans what were you having in your hands? And what did they take from you ?…..your ancestors(Bilal and sex slaves , your aunties), they took your brain too.

[@idongesitx1873]

@@dubemellit2932 til this the Islam is spreading the sword in Africa. The 300 kidnapped schoolgirls were never found.

[@JubertMathias]

As a French black man, it is insanely upsetting seeing people who are supposed to represent us behave in such manner. And as I'm from the Caribbean islands, I get the same type of questions asked to me in college 🤣

[@MetaphysicalShaMan]

Break the chains bruh if your fron the islands than thats what u are. You a black man from the Caribbean that speaks French and lives in France. Dont claim to be those devils

[@terrellsessoms]

Coon....

[@stevenmarx3379]

You're not a Frenchman.

[@JubertMathias]

@@stevenmarx3379 I very much am though. Born in France and lived there most of my life, only thing is my family came from Martinique and we moved back in Schoelcher for six years before coming back to France

[@darkriku12]

@@stevenmarx3379 I'd imagine he's better for France than you or any other xenophobes

[@TheLegendaryAryeh]

It’s like asking the French journalist if they have showers in her country.

[@coconutspalms7357]

I don't know how I came across this but WOW! So powerful. She answered every question with poise & rose above the stupid questions, yet putting them in their places. Love it!! I was passing through France last year, travelling Europe for 6 weeks, can't say I'd be in a hurry to return. My least favourite destination. People there are just rude & so is my obnoxious French neighbour. Must say though, met this lovely French couple at the train station, had an awesome chat. We'd told them of our bad experiences in France. All they could do was apologise over & over again for being mistreated, were genuinely embarrassed. So so sweet & we appreciated their understanding. They explained to us they've travelled the globe & loved learning about other cultures, were embarrassed of their own people’s arrogance. New fan & definitely going to buy her books all the way from Papua New Guinea, people of colour.

[@Untefelehrr]

a few bad experiences can't be generalised on a whole people; Thats basically the definition of racism. You are anti french racist. Yet giving lessons to everyone.

[@vofcoffins1038]

Hey bro it’s alright if you disagree but I do wanna correct you on one thing; racism is not only about prejudice or discrimination. It’s also about power and how class separates people into minorities. The word that could be better used is probably “bias” or even “presumptuous” but racism is an entirely different thing. Also French people come in a variety of races, French is not a race. No hate /gen

[@Untefelehrr]

I do know that racism has several dimensions, but interpersonnal agression or attribution of bad characteristics on a group of people irrespective of their indiviluality is such a dimension, it's one of them. I do not think all dimensions of racism (institutionnal, interiorised, interpersonnal, etc;..) need to be gathered to be able to call something racist. Often, just one of these dimensions is present when people are called racist. @@vofcoffins1038

[@theruler411]

As an African, I’m proud of Nigerian writers like the grandfather of African literature. Achebe's 1958 novel, "Things Fall Apart," colonialism mentality. It’s still true.

[@lewhitney06]

I am ADOS and that book was very influential for me.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Suspect AF. What African calls themselves, an African🤥 If you were from Africa? you would state your nationality, not your continent🕵🏽‍♂️ 👉🏽 dummy

[@MtKtown]

Love this book

[@cherisselambert3774]

That's my favorite book.

[@dbrand3499]

Read that book in high school

[@NoName-oe4gm]

I loved how she kept her Composure, all while being Sarcastic and Entertaining. They wasn’t ready!!!!🤣🤣🤣😩 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nadzideaz9341]

Comfortably right love her...

[@goldogunmola770]

The journalist was so embarrassed at a point 😂

[@anitaakudo8934]

See them, they are speechlessly shocked to their damn bones🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@inyaemmanuel3413]

I’m a Nigerian from the Igbo tribe and I love how my sister approached their ridiculous stupidity.

[@michaelstrong722]

She not rude Chiamanda is answering her questions

[@maureenoge548]

Gbamsolutely 💕

[@oxclyviz]

​@@maureenoge548New word

[@nikolassodiant2595]

I think it' s only fair to criticize the poor choice of the interviewer..... She didn' t impress anyone! as a French person I feel insulted as well to be having this sort of ignorant person considered as a journalist!!

[@juliomiguel6597]

@@nikolassodiant2595 there are a lot of intelligent journalists in France and, regarding women, very pretty ones, yet they chose this unimpressive woman who asked a dumb question to a quite handsome and intelligent African woman....... There is a trend in all kind of mass media ( films, reality shows, commercial advertising in tv or youtube etc ) to present black people as composed, thinking before speaking, calm, clever and with quite good looks in front of white people who are all the opposite. Here I cannot help but to see one example of this.

[@b4chuck]

It starts at around 7:00 for those of you who are looking for the context that's in the title

[@rosario508]

Where were you when I needed you???

[@sandrajones651]

You are the real MVP

[@latoyacaldwell9589]

Thank you, been searching the comments for a time stamp

[@fatimahfilms.]

You are a hero

[@nanayai1656]

You’re a god send!

[@cryptoqueen5962]

OMG she's NEVER LIED. Those people in the airport in France are HORRIFIC! I went through something similar. They're just downright rude & nasty. I thought as she did, thinking, the airport staff is sort of your first introduction to Paris & its people. Well, they didn't disappoint. As rude & nasty as they were in the airport, in the city of Paris, the majority of people I met were just as rude. I highly doubt I'll go back for another visit.

[@Untefelehrr]

Well, stop going only to paris when you visit france, people are rude there, and it is known everywhere in france . But strangers only think france = paris . That's... almost racist :).

[@jojobrown2504]

Oh yep…I’ve had a couple disgusting experience by french airport staff. Specifically by white French people. I love paris but the rude stereotype is definitely true with them..

[@smbprod1]

Chimamanda is a renowned writer and eloquent speaker that brings strong knowledge to the table.

[@knightress5760]

This Woman exudes, power, class, intellect, and definitely beauty. A total package! I love the way she commanded the attention of her audience and kept her composure when insulted with , what I call trigger statements and questions.

[@pigroachphil8719]

Feminism done right! Being humble and strong willed! And I didn't even see a rainbow!

[@nadzideaz9341]

I would love my daughter to be like her...who can help me

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

@@pigroachphil8719 You saying this is how feminism should be done is the same as asking if there are book shops in Nigeria.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

@@pigroachphil8719 its not feminism🤓🤡 its African excellence

[@gp7405]

@@pigroachphil8719listen simpleton. Shut up about your feminism and rainbows. She into humanism. Not once did she make this about women. She stood up for a whole nation. Whole continent. Whole race. Go back to one of your rallies or something.

[@mariasilviapossas3872]

I am a white Brazilian lady and I haven' t been in France for 30 years, so perhaps things have changed since, but back in the 90s, I was really upset by the way African and Latin American and other people were treated, even in universities, as if we were lesser people. Also, when coming back from the UK on a bus, the gentleman who had a seat beside mine was treated in a horrific way, just because he was of Indian/Pakistani descent. The man at customs just couldn't believe his UK passport and made the man open his suitcase only because of his appearance.

[@somethingunusual8456]

I'm a white brazilian girl, and I don't think it has changed much to be honest, just by analyzing how much muslim women are harassed in France. One thing that stuck with me when I visited northern Italy in 2019 was every local expects you to know italian, EVEN IF you are just visiting. It's like "how dare you, coming to this larger than life country and not even having the decency to learn my language". Anyways, they often didn't even bother to establish communication with me besides my English being quite good. They're incredibly disrespectful. (And I'm "whiter" than most white Italians, I can't imagine how dark skin people are treated there)

[@willowsilver1284]

@@somethingunusual8456 Interestingly I had the exact opposite experience in southern italy. People always wanted to make conversation, the language barrier never stopped them from being friendly and talking a lot even tho I very clearly didn't understand. But I was also told that northern and southern italy can be quite different. And what you are describing is a very real (and weird) thing! I think it often stems from people not being able to speak english very well and counting on you to be able to speak in their language. Definetely had that a lot in Paris.

[@somethingunusual8456]

@@willowsilver1284 That's actually great to know. I want to visit Rome and Palermo someday! I think by listening to northerns talking about southerns (specially Napolitans and Sicilians when it comes to criminality) I have formed a lot of wrong opinions about the region. Also I think Elena Ferrante's novels didn't help because people are generally described to be rude and a sometimes violent in her stories. I know this is higly stereotyped now, but yet I feel intimidated to go there by myself (as I am in almost every part of the world to be honest 😅 we hardly feel safe anywhere)

[@fruitsarelife7073]

@@willowsilver1284 Could be because southern italy is less white.

[@BESTYEAROFMYLIFE]

@@somethingunusual8456 you’re upset about Muslim women being "harassed", French people are upset about them being killed b the Muslims, not the same priorities.

[@nenajanek]

Chimamanda nwannem nwanyi, ibu nwa eji eme onu...gwaba fa, gwaba fa nne...we are so proud of you!

[@hajalameh]

It’s better to have smart wife than a beautiful wife. She is both smart and beautiful! Her husband won the jackpot in marriage and partnership ❤

[@ronniekinardjr8404]

I'm very impressed by her grace, non-bowing and intelligent dignity. Class in it's finest. Which is a real threat to Europeans around the globe. Today is the new day of change and corrections around the globe. I commend this beautiful author.

[@jonshive5482]

Heh-heh. Tell it to the Russians,

[@WilfChadwick]

You are mental. How on earth do you think Europeans are threatened by blacks? Weirdo.

[@alexalke1417]

Why would it be a threat to Europeans?

[@WilfChadwick]

@@alexalke1417 I presume he means that after centuries of the igbo r a p I n g their own lands, neighbours and selling them to whites and islamists, they now plan to start inventing things more advanced than a bone tipped harpoon, with the end goal of not being sht anymore.

[@alexalke1417]

​@@WilfChadwick Oh, didn't Igbo were on this side of the story, thanks for the info.

[@willowarkan2263]

You know when she first asked if Chimamanda's books were read in Nigeria, I thought maybe it was a very badly phrased way of asking if her books are popular in Nigeria. Then came the book store question and killed that thought, like who asks such a strange question. Especially bad after Chimamanda talked about her university time, like what university doesn't have a book store or library somewhere, so just that information should have answered that absurd question before being asked.

[@martym.davies7116]

The story about Nigerians is that they are a part of the brilliants on the world stage. Check me out. It's the French's ego blinded by their brutishness covered by the ugliest but tender smile, that the world quietly knows about.

[@willowarkan2263]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 eh the brits piss me of more, or at least their electoral decisions. As legally German, I detest Germany more then France. Not that my dad's country is any better, the US, the rich idiot school bully of the world that brought a goldplated tank to school.

[@rasheed12th38]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 We understand lowkey racism.

[@rasheed12th38]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 I failed to understand what you mean.

[@rasheed12th38]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 I failed to understand what you mean.

[@SuperAlanfree]

A wonderfully intelligent reaction and she is absolutely correct about French influence in Africa. Thank you from the UK.

[@sophiawilson3723]

I love this Nigerian lady. Just this morning she came to my mind having listened to her a while back: and voila: this video of her being interviewed pops up. Chimamanda I had always loved literature but never had the opportunity to pursue it even at 57. I've been through so much I just don't think my mind can go any further so I listen sometimes to good speeches. You're an amazing person.

[@TheKa89]

That's awesome she pointed out the act of treating the literature as anthropology or a monolith. Indigenous writers in the Americas often have this problem as well, studied as a whole gospel instead of being seen and heard as an individual writer.

[@credibleconsciousnesstarot7558]

So classy and straight forward, killing them with her kindness, intellect and truth, ... Not to mention her beauty. Wow, Love her!!

[@Nollugs5111]

Yes! Facts!

[@hillarysudeikis2264]

Lord Jesus Christ is coming back everyone, please don’t worship celebrities and entertainment, focus on Him alone. I promise there’s more to life than money, partying, homosexuality and music. Hell is real, repent from sinning confess your sins and ask God to forgive you, I know He will if you’re sincere. Anyone who thinks the Name of Lord Jesus Christ is a joke, boldly mocks and scorns Him or takes pleasure in people who do is in for a big unpleasant surprise on judgement day IF they don’t repent and follow Lord Jesus Christ. Hell is very hot, people please repent! In the mighty name of Lord Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏💪✝️💜❤️✝️! Idolatry such as, Islam, Catholicism, Sangomaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Santa Clausism, Confucianism, New Age, Science, Evolution, halloweenism, Harry Potterism, Politics, Donald Trumpism, Easter Bunnyism and other religions/faiths that are outside Biblical Christianity lead to hell! Don’t believe them, believe the Almighty God the Father of Lord Jesus Christ, who begot Him. Our Creator, The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is mighty, He doesn’t need a woman to beget a son, He is God. I choose to put my faith in a God who can do anything and everything, a God who has unlimited and infinite power to beget! So, it’s time to confess that Lord Jesus Christ is the Lord and to believe that He died and rose from the grave after three days and you shall be saved if you only obey Him by praying, worshipping, praising, reading the Bible and living holy and righteously according to the Bible. You have to endure until the end, carry your cross daily and build your relationship with God by following Lord Jesus daily until the end. You must never renounce your faith in The Lord Jesus Christ, there’s hell awaiting those who reject/deny Lord Jesus Christ and those who continue living sinfully, even the Christians who don’t want to repent will face the same fate, so please repent beloved people, in Lord Jesus Christ’s mighty and precious Name, Amen.

[@rachealcheruto1105]

Just encouraging how she mentions African writers ❤❤

[@POW_redOnion]

Hey man, thank you for taking this moment, highlighting it by making it into this video, and sharing it. It's very important to send the message of humanity, dignity and equality as far and as loud as possible. Solidarity!

[@lizzyrama]

The interviewer looked outraged, so funny to see her face at the end, I didn't know about this author, I love the way she handles herself and just takes everything with ease and answers perfectly back super calmly, even though it was obvious these people wanted her to trip or react badly, I loved it. I will search her books, but if anyone has recommendations please do tell me, greetings from Colombia 🥰

[@tamarapopov-rackov2228]

her book Americanah is amazing, I definitely recommend

[@mojia9113]

Half of a yellow sun is good too And the thing around my neck is an anthology of short stories by her, I also like it

[@bluelight8664]

she seemed emarrassed to me bc she realised what she d said

[@cbesthelper404]

I thought that she looked outraged as well. I felt that what she was thinking was, "How dare you think that YOU have the freedom to speak as you do?" That is usually how people are left feeling when their attempts to silence another fails.

[@robertoperez4118]

Shouldn't have been so critical, it could have said something less agressive like 'but it's not entirely the fault of the normal french people, just the leaders they've elected [the leaders they've been allowed to choose]'.

[@kun6497]

She is so amazing. I am asian and I support Africa and all African people wholeheartedly.

[@victorponta1482]

God is great! Nigeria is a country full of great people filled with great potentials, there are a lot of people who never had opportunity to explore their destiny, lots of such destinies died in Nigerian villages

[@ogbonnaprecious6685]

Sadly, there isn't any need to support us because we are just as free as other continents of the world

[@mosau89]

I am French and I support her too.

[@jiddyredda1992]

​@@mosau89no need! Go support french! And leave us alone. Thank you

[@angelad3706]

@@mosau89Hopefully your sentiment is shared by many French people. That is a wonderful compliment

[@livelifewthanks5684]

She is brilliant ! I need to check her books!! ❤ thank you for sharing!

[@normansindana4366]

Chimamanda Ngozie is s dynamite 🎉🎉🎉on stage, I am seeing her for the first time, never heard of her now I will pursue Knowledge of her writings. I will be looking at her books.

[@personneici2595]

Her absolute composure and class in dealing with ignorance is breathtaking. What an incredible women!

[@souu__.]

As a British Moroccan, with family living in France. I’ve always been thankful that my parents chose the UK over France.

[@littlemikasa3439]

Moroccan French here, I wish I lived elsewhere too… Wish I could go to the UK, seems pretty there

[@bluelight8664]

lool i m binational and i love them both .muslims are freer to pratice their religion in the uk though

[@RetroGamerAdy]

Yeah France is evil in nearly every way possible Nobody can change my mind 🖕🇫🇷

[@wewereneversane9833]

The UK felt like Tutorial Island compared to France, I don't regret moving.

[@SharkSalesman90]

Mr. Worldwide

[@JAYJAY8625]

As a black person why does France's behavior have to shock you...

[@fass1977]

Oh wow. I thought it was just me. So, I’m Ethiopian living in the U.S. who was traveling to Norway and my connection was in France, my entry point to Europe. I gave the officer my Ethiopian passport which had my Schengen visa. The guy asked me a lot of questions with a stern face. I explained and I could see it on his face that he was still doubting me. I finally showed him my green card and told him that I’m a U.S. resident. It only took a couple of seconds after that for him to say welcome. I still don’t like that country to be honest.

[@sashanoel8766]

The way the French interacts with Haiti says everything you need to know about France and their so-called diplomacy.

[@rmworkemail6507]

How they do? I am honestly interested in learning.

[@sargecad3t]

@@rmworkemail6507 I'm not a Haiti expert, but I'm pretty sure Haiti still "owes" France a debt (which has accrued a ton of interest, the payments for which have largely prevented Haiti from investing in its own development) for property lost in the revolution (that property being the slaves who kicked out the French and the plantations those slaves worked), so in a way France still acts like it has a colonial claim on a sovereign nation. I'm sure there's also a component of racism in their too, but I don't know much about modern relations between France and Haiti.

[@_blank-_]

@@sargecad3t Haiti paid back this odious debt in the 20th century but it obviously harmed the country's development. Our history with Haiti is absolutely shameful and I 100% support financial reparations. Haiti embodied the revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality but Napoléon ruined everything by re-establishing slavery and sending an expedition to take back the island through force.

[@sargecad3t]

@@_blank-_ Thank you for correcting me. Was it paid off during the US occupation?

[@angelo686]

@@sargecad3t it was paid off in 1947. A full 122 years after we won our freedom

[@kellyjjoy3]

See, and I think sharing these stories is important because I often find that French people are quick to talk and write about racism in the US. But when it comes to facing racism in France, it’s much less addressed. We know racism is everywhere but somehow, it’s only pointed out in other countries, not our own.

[@Elle.Roman.]

You know what's sad if you're African and don't futbol for the national team they don't see you as one of them. When the team wins they are French but when they lose they are viewed as second class. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@Windsguidance]

@@Elle.Roman. same thing in the Netherlands. You are seen as an outsider if you are not succesful, but if you are a footballer you are Dutch 😭

[@ahlembnhm2489]

@@Elle.Roman. exactly!! Like what happened with Zineddine Zidane

[@LoLFilmStudios]

You’re consumed by it, we’re not so you shouldn’t be either.

[@kellyjjoy3]

@@LoLFilmStudios I don’t understand who “you” or “we” are. Please clarify.

[@zenawahindi2425]

chimamanda is very polite i just love the kind of answer she gave them anyperson thinks am right give a like

[@nthambipohl6669]

This Interview lives rent free in my head. That’s a true African Queen. She perfectly called out France‘s perception of Africa and its peoples👌🏾

[@doviche]

"I think it reflects very poorly on French people that you have to ask that question" was best response ever.

[@lucian6857]

this journalist represent herself, not a country, wtf

[@lucian6857]

in fact poor answer considering that she make her represent french ppl altought she only represent herself

[@DoraWinifred]

@@lucian6857 of course they represent themselves but journalists questions they think the public want to ask or should know. So it reflects badly if she thinks the french are that ignorant or maybe they are?

[@arnatri1503]

I have read some of her books but never seen her speak in an event like this. The condescending questions were so unexpectedly shocking, I mean the audacity is astonishing! Inviting one of the most brilliant minds of the world to ask her such belittling and inconsequential questions, criticizing her culture and country is honestly just mind boggling to me. But what an eloquent speaker she is! The way she dealt with those questions speaks volumes about her character. More power to her 💪

[@ribaker822]

At least the world gets to see who has the bigger mind.

[@mirtugs]

What questions were shocking?

[@sobeliever1638]

She was like that because she felt like that about her

[@Artyom_K.]

Brilliant? What did she invent? What did she do except pound the sand with her feminist garbage? Keep flattering, munch

[@blackandwhite1756]

I studied one of her books in pre university, Purple Hibiscus was the name.

[@abby0099]

Class is never hard to miss. Always stands out from trash 😅 well done Chimamanda 🎉

[@Chuxx1000]

For the young ladies who watched Disney this is What a wicked witch and a Queen 👸🏾 look like.

[@youjustgotburned3980]

Wicked Witch Of The West lol

[@xenax2695]

The Yt wicked witch, And the Black Queen...

[@AYO-dj7wc]

YUP. We see it all the time, the nasty jealous ones with evil misrrable eyes that cant stand to see real queens thrive.

[@styledbynif5645]

It’s the poise and sharpness of her responses that had me on the edge of my chair. I love this woman!

[@SolaFidesSufficit]

Thank you for sharing. Now I need to read some of this woman's work. Such dignity, such a way to calmly criticize and analyze. Gorgeous.

[@CJU19]

Tell them the painful truth right on their face. Odeluọra Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche you are a legend❤