Hi, Whats Your Name? | Adaobi Adibe | TEDxPeckham

[@ijeleanozie26]

Adaobi, Adanma, Adaora, Adada; your name embodies every energy in a woman. My husband and I are just like your parents; both of our children have only igbo names. It also made sense for me when I dropped off my own english name. In being different you celebrate yourself, and connect to your culture, especially if you are overseas, where everyone is separated by color. We are so proud of you and your achievement. Congratulations Nnwam!!!!!! Ijele, Dallas,Tx.

[@lilmindless28]

My name is Fanta people always say 'oh like the soda?' But no it's a west African name that existed years before the soda company

[@gunnaryoung]

To be fair, they're saying "like"the soda, not "after" the soda...

[@adannenna6906]

Wow!!! I'm Igbo too... I had this same problem....I didn't like my name....and I asked my dad why didn't he give me an English name when I was a teenager and his answer was.....if I had named you rice or beans would you have been happy? And that was the end of the conversation.....I slowly began to love my name because it made me feel unique and I didn't come to fully love my name untill I started applying for jobs....my name always stands out and contrary to how adaobi was feeling...I usually felt pretty confident when applying for jobs because I knew my name stood out.thank you Adaobi for this wonderful presentation....and I'm the Ada of the compound too 😀☺️😍🤗

[@MargaretBelle]

'Challenge your narrative.' Love it.

[@mrcolemore5831]

Self love over self loathe anytime. As Africans, we have to love ourselves first. If others choose to follow cause, it is a secondary benefit but if not, Our love for ourselves and our culture should be sufficient enough.

[@xXGodsGraceXx]

Well said

[@MillionaireMello]

This was good Ms. Adibe. Now I feel the urge to share my Nigerian name, although its listed as my middle name. Its Boma and it means 'God's blessing.'

[@brunoloverxx]

forever Mello what tribe is that name from

[@MillionaireMello]

Simba Kalabari tribe from Rivers State, Nigeria.

[@victorclement3446]

Beautiful. God bless you adaobi.

[@blase057]

One of the first TED talks that actually captivated me 👌🏼

[@fiz8334]

the most powerful TED talk I've watched, ended up crying lol

[@adeogilvyprcontent3534]

My name is Adémiluyi, Shortened to Adé in social circles and Aday when at work and applying for jobs. I created Aday to get my employers and colleagues to pronounce my name the way I wanted. Getting English people or People born in England to pronounce my name the way I would like has been a challenge since I started primary school. It still continues today.

[@WitchyLady21]

As someone who was raised speaking English, I can understand this. I can't for the life of me, roll my "r's", and not for lack of trying. LOL. My advice is to be patient with people who come from different ethnic backgrounds. It's not that we're not willing to try or that we don't care. Sometimes, it's just a physical limitation.

[@TyishaVache]

I think African names are beautiful, loved this TedTalk :)

[@tbryant3685]

She just preached to me! I had been considering using my middle name for business purposes, feeling that people would respect me less, or not even give my services a chance based on my name. My name is Tawana and its a shame that we think about these things, even worse that they are usually true.

[@eulerianorder6972]

T Bryant are you from zim. 🇿🇼

[@tbryant3685]

Jamie Handitye no, unfortunately I have no rich and beautiful culture or heritage to call my own as I am an American born descendant of enslaved Africans.

[@samuelsagwa4351]

Great video but I’m still changing my name 😘

[@WitchyLady21]

Every individual is a star. If we can't honor someone's name, that says more about us than it does about them. Every person deserves to be respected and loved for who they are. Their name is part of that.

[@nancyturnbull2798]

Inspiring! Go girl!

[@Hebrewsistah7]

As an Iber (Hebrew) woman of the African Diaspora, I truly understand and agree with what Adaobi Adibe is saying. My birth name is Starleigh, which in my opinion is very European! Lol although I would love to actually know what my Iber name would've been, I am also grateful that I was given a name that helped me succeed in the European country I live in. This is one of the best Ted talks I've experienced! Amazing!

[@MrsMoyo]

I totally relate. Teaching my child to accept her African-ness.

[@johnkeithrobinson7399]

that was good keep up the good work

[@happyjudas6]

Good girl!!! You have made my day. 👌✊✊✊👏👏

[@lucygborie7531]

love this

[@ta_team808]

My name is Te’a but ppl usually think it's tea. I got so tired of ppl mispronouncing my name eventually I just stopped correcting them especially substitutes in skool. But after leaving more about my name n where it comes from I'm a lot more proud of it.

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

It's always people with meaningful names that get fun of.

[@supergirliex123x]

so true

[@Superanimewuver]

Wow! This is amazing :)

[@zeekmz6958]

I relate to this so much

[@bigaluk1980]

Amazed

[@kikitaughtme]

Ever met an African with an African last name that not even Africans could pronounce correctly?

[@eoba8488]

😭❤️😭❤️

[@rexmelo4194]

Legend

[@whitneyade5017]

Yes hunnay!!!

[@kaykaysway1992]

she butchered the name Achebe smh. And she doesnt say igbo correctly. But this is a great Ted talk.

[@adaobiadibe4597]

you're right I did! Sorry about that, only realised after I watched it back lol, will do better next time! I do however say igbo correctly, you just haven't accounted for my accent.

[@marcelamouofo7652]

Amen

[@harsharya545]

Harshendra , here

[@tunjilegba]

I actually have Irish name in real 😕 life but I prefer an African name online

[@tashboog]

✊🏾

[@truebut3243]

I can't relate. But why do Africans make fun of African names

[@jayhey974]

Just by that question we can all tell you cant relate.

[@tashboog]

Jay Hey 😂🤦🏾‍♀️