TimesTalks: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

[@thalastkg]

Every single word from her mouth is truth and perfection. I Love her.

[@firstwaysegun5892]

Chimamanda has discovered an obsessive purpose that drive her to do, to grow, and to be more. Her passion, belief and strategy has transformed her into a master communicator. Her level of communication mastery has changed the perspective of people around her and the world at large. I hope the young ones will model her success in the field of literature. Congratulations Chimamanda and best of luck on your inspiring future.

[@BeingHumane173]

The World Needs Chimamanda Nagozi Adichie...The world needs Dear Ijeawele...#Respect.

[@c_onyedinma]

She is just someone I deeply adore.

[@njogudavid9588]

Am currently doing a chimamanda marathon

[@zintlemagazi1076]

I've done a few of those!

[@gloriaf6971]

Chimamada is so smart and so attractive in every way. I especially like her hairstyles. I only wish I knew how to wear my hair like she does when I was younger.

[@anonleeleichner3915]

I love this" I am not a planned activist , but when I see injustice I want to talk about it , because I want a world of peace, I want people to be happy". She does not want to be a public icon that people click on, for risk of losing her humanity . "......She is a truth seeker!

[@louise-yo7kz]

Her expressions are hilarious. On a good writing day, "I cook."

[@topgurl9313]

I could listen to her talk for hours. And I am. I'm watching all these videos.

[@henaahmad8877]

Flawless speaker ,really appreciable😘😘

[@Talktime.9ja]

She need to acknowledge those who define feminism wrongly, and that is the reason many men are afraid of getting on board

[@snayemdubu2988]

Proudly South African of an African💕

[@noziphowabatagore3765]

I honestly love Chimamanda. She is so wise!

[@evolutionmelanin8017]

I have so much respect for Lady Adichie & Lady DuVernay 🤩 I too, tend to gravitate towards the “mature human beings” of the older generation for “counseling” wisdom they may wish to bestow on me. Really what does the obsession with youth have to offer besides: exploitative objectification of young women & exploitative objectification of young men? For the sake of, the type of excitement that is “a temporary high.” I appreciate you highlighting the fact that our society is not yet, flexible enough to #acknowledge #women “after women passes a certain age bracket.” The case of “aging” being synonymous with the invisibility cloak perhaps? P.s. Also it’s refreshing to know you identify the bizarreness, of any society celebrating “any first black accomplishments” in this millennium due to the strongholds of OPPRESSION. All due respect to “those recognizing” broken oppressive barriers, but why is the progress narrative moving so slow 😔 Everything else is in “the instant gratification lane” Or is speed a luxury we can’t afford when it comes to human development in any social landscaping? Hey life is too short of a span not to put respect on the true “pillars of our societies.” Subjugation 🤪 is harmful contraband 🤨 You accurate, so “accurate about unlearning” harmful thinking patterns. You are very admirable in carving out a “Respectable platform” where your ambitions are recognized far and wide, having transcended cultural barriers “finding that a Japanese audience is celebrating your input & output as well.” Kudo to that accomplishment. Take into account “the progress narrative” is slow over the decades so this do cheer my heart.

[@ubongabasi3599]

50:59 "Theres a kind of invisibility of older women in this country. A kind of very disturbing worship of youth that I find strange."

[@dorothymwagae865]

I love you without an apology. Thanks for going ahead of us

[@thabisothini5063]

40 years? Impossible! She looks really young

[@jahlov]

@thabiso, blacks don't crack

[@babarossi367]

She's a lovely person. Thanks for posting.

[@JaIch9999]

Feminism is always contextual!!

[@patrickhowell5382]

I love her and she is genuine. Could fit well in Jamaica. Why she did become a model because everything she wears turns into GOLD.

[@deladyM]

Interesting, in Zambia too we used to read Mills & Boon, James Hardly Chase and Agatha Christie etc Wow!!

[@Nubianicia]

She's fun! Love it!

[@nathankuenygolf4432]

Pray for her soul and for her conversion back to the faith.

[@nukeman444]

Her father was born in 1932? Chimamanda looks very young.

[@shaniramsale5324]

That’s because she’s not his eldest child. Chimamanda is the 5th of his 6 children.

[@louise-yo7kz]

Yes I don't deal with that cooking business

[@jamiluidris2641]

Am not at all romanticise the idea of feminist or feminism all what i knew i love Chimamanda, the good and beautiful side of her she is human being, in fact one of the symbolic example of humanity in Igbo land. As Nigerian from North, It quite true my approach towards Igbos is different but when it comes to Mrs Adichie i used to be tranquil her kindness towards Nigeria as country her affection of pan Africanism and humanity in general. How I wish all Igbos are like this marvelous lady.

[@Dabs1988]

WOW! Mr. Idris, I'm impressed. I wish all Nigerians are like you.

[@jamiluidris2641]

@@Dabs1988 Dear thanks beyond measures I vigorously hope one day this country will change to a better Nation.

[@onyenmehieihenagarankeoma2070]

vivien offodile Really!!! What is there to like about such a bigoted statement. Go back and read it again. The man just admitted he sees nothing to like about Igbos because he is a Northerner but makes an exception for Ms Adichie and you are grateful?? Really??

[@emmanuelegbo2421]

I really wonder, his comment is hinged on bigotry. I really like that he expressed himself anyway, people like him will naturally denie their hatred for the Igbos in the public.

[@Smarterthanyew]

What is the dynamic between igbo and yoruba?

[@dalebattistoli7806]

I would love to read a "Dear Ijeawele" from Adichie, aimed at a different set. I have friends who are the first in their family to finish primary school, who could never afford baby play groups or frequent toy store troops or Igbo lessons, whose husbands or children's fathers are off in a foreign country or in the gold bush or timber country; some women whose first child was born when they were still young, and for whom reading is still hard. "Dear Ijeawele" is a *great* book. Can there be a companion piece for young feminists who can't ground their sense of self-worth in their graduate degree, or can't pay their daughters five cents for every page they read?

[@brentingram423]

Great idea Dale. When are you writing it?

[@victorysampson]

It seems to me you’ve found something you need to write. Unless you meant you want to see her expanded view on it?

[@elenabrown8850]

Excellent!

[@madwid7938]

She has a issue with her brother being her protecter..What happen to women? When did become a power play to all women? As a Man if I get assaulted on the streets, its sure will never be a women coming to stand up to a physical man. My bigger brother was my protector, but for women now its a question of the patriarchy. Disgusting thought process from a quite intelligent lady.

[@empressnyamvula3691]

She's very together indeed

[@DrAnsaba]

I adore you. Go girl

[@maryannemuriithi5652]

I really like her though I don't always agree with her... like her choice of outfit today. I think that she's pretty but that a different outfit would bring out her beauty better.

[@JaIch9999]

What she says about male protection is contrary to what black US American women expect from men. It seems as if black US American women are very conservative and traditional.

[@empressnyamvula3691]

Good interviewer

[@JCKIDSCLUB]

Lol @ 44:40 -45.10 where she subtly gives the interviewer the finger

[@marounegodison5307]

I totally agree with chima story telling and analysis but the truth is that in the african context its really different as it will take only God to equate man and woman etc.its a whole alot different,is not just chima or anyone else this things are biblical in nature etc. The character of the nigerian state politically has gone beyond woman given so much role etc.in as much as i totally agree with chima assumption but still this certainly cannot transform so much to Nigeria system

[@daniela8701]

u cant be serious?

[@patrickhowell5382]

Feminist? I am so sorry that a beautiful and educated woman like Chimananda didn't get a Jamaican husband. This will bring the very best out of her.

[@krishnarajbastola50]

Ilike

[@precious-chuksstance8103]

Communicator!!

[@JaIch9999]

Unfortunately, she avoids the question of the status of belief. I guess for economical reasons. In the US being an atheist is not acceptable to the majority of the people. Understandable but not true and authentic.

[@chukanovich]

She did answer it. I can relate to her response. I am in constant battle with religion. Unlearning and relearning. Maybe you were expecting a specific answer from her.

[@diamond852]

Except she's not atheist and openly talks about her beliefs and doubts.

[@BlessingAdachukwu]

😚

[@ugwutheophiluschinonso6582]

l love and cherish all about you both speech and novels except gay marriage which you are in support of.

[@aldoe2975]

Mumu boy... gherrout!!!

[@gaj1234]

lol what an oxymoron..you support her evil feminism but not gay marriage??..lol what do you think feminism end game is?..you should be a comedian..because ur so funny.

[@sibusisiwesithole5852]

how is feminism evil?

[@dbn281]

Are you gay?