Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: "I am really interested in human beings." | Louisiana Channel

[@thabisothini1093]

So candid and somehow unafraid to contradict herself in this interview, actually humanizes her even more in my eyes. I've been yearning to hear her voice, more recently because so much of the world has changed and in some instances regressed where we thought progress was made.

[@harrietlucky6316]

Let's appreciate the hearty and deep laughter she shared with us through this interview

[@lucasgdrezes]

I could listen to her talk all day.

[@seunvictoria2580]

I can listen to Chimamanda everyday and forever.

[@josepha133]

Same. Her voice is so smooth.

[@juancarlosvasquezgarcia6134]

I like this woman... The way she thinks is so open and welcoming... I'm looking forward to reading her new work.

[@ayandamokwana]

She’s so intelligent and enchanting. One of the best to come out of Africa. I hope people read her books, she’s unbelievable. My fave is half of a yellow sun.

[@ompiba]

She's sold millions of Books, people do read her, don't worry😅

[@wacundirangu1661]

We've read em all and reread, we've been waiting on more.

[@shellyjt1057]

Yes, I just love her honesty, generosity, and candid responses in her interviews. She is so inspirational!!! 💚💚💚

[@ablodenamikata8352]

Chimamanda is just brilliant! So so smart. I can watch her videos or listen to her all day and start again the next day...

[@judebinta7752]

There’s something about her laugh that reminds me of maya angelou It’s so beautiful

[@luedch8460]

When I read her books it makes me almost sad when I am near to finish it. She is very generous in her interviews and it is always a pleasure to hear her voice.

[@jvhunt6319]

One of my fav authors. I love her voice and the way she speaks.

[@stdsobresaliente288]

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks gold

[@bilal_ahmed1011]

I still remember reading her speech in class and being moved immensely. What a wondrous writer, thinker and impactful human she is . Thank you very much for malign this interview as strong and powerful as it was.

[@rapulu_daniel]

I just can't get enough listening to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I don't mind listening to her all day. Very eloquent and smart. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nikitaj473]

I am in love with this woman and thank you Louisiana channel for bringing her back. Such thought provoking questions and real yet probing discussions! I love it all.. please never stop Louisiana!

[@thelouisianachannel]

Thank you so much, words like yours make us want to proceed the best we can!

[@amaraokoli2799]

@@thelouisianachannel we would LOVE to see her again and fr, this interview is one of the best I've seen of her. She's really comfortable and taking us deeper into her life Something nearly all her fans want to see.

[@amaka8086]

I loved Enid Blyton too! Famous Five, Mallory Towers etc..shame my interest did not translate into writing books like Chimamandas’ 😂😂

[@juditsipos1148]

I just love this woman. She is so smart and so honest... she inspires me...!

[@chopwell]

She laughed beautifully and answered beautifully…real connection

[@ChanVanessaErnandez]

I can't love her too much or enough!! The way her mind works is what makes Chimamanda so great!! To be a writer of this caliber, thoughtfulness is key. Making a credible story comes down to the way the details are expressed or not.

[@sacheachin8490]

I absolutely adore this woman ❤🎉 Such a wonderful interview 👏🏽

[@PuffPets]

Her collection The Thing Around Your Neck is my ultimate favorite. I would love to meet her one day. 💕

[@gc6497]

Even her laugh is extraordinary I love EVERYTHING about her

[@1northsparrow246]

Congratulations to Synne Rifberg for her steadfastness in approaching such a formidable interlocutor. 👏👏👏Chimamanda was fascinating and charming as always. I am beginning to be a little jealous of Denmark as Chimamanda seemingly spends a lot of time there.

[@sumaiyaabubakar7749]

She inspires me more than I can sometimes imagine.

[@AdeolaAfinni]

I love her, she is honest, steadfast in her opinions, eloquent & her outlook at the world❤❤

[@jazeolo]

What an enjoyable interview, loved the rapport between Chimamanda and the interviewer.

[@thelouisianachannel]

Glad you liked it :)

[@IjeomaNIlloh]

Her interviews are always so generous and insightful. Absolutely love her.

[@jenniferanyaeji4382]

I love and appreciate the curiosity of the interviewer. Great interview!

[@eunicemunyao4189]

How insightful Chimamanda is, she looks at the world just as she rights in her books.

[@lemiphil2388]

Her story about Enid Blyton is the same story as mine. Its probably why I find it hard to let go of her and her books.

[@divinejustice8359]

I enjoy listening to her speak and hold intellectual yet meaningful discussions about her writings and books.

[@DkokoFam.2211]

I can't help but consume you everyday chief Mandy, you are doing well.

[@prithviraj467]

I recogonize the interviewer from previous Danish interviews. She asks such sharp questions and is also so funny. Adichie is fascinating as always!

[@thelouisianachannel]

Thank you - you are absolutely right. Synne Rifbjerg is her name and she is a journalist and a frequent interviewer in our literature videos. If you want to see her interview on stage, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGXVgmCsl7qZq6s

[@vivianomelime4008]

Me too, just from her voice. Amazing interview 👏🏿👏🏿

[@bonaventureokoli7988]

I have a friend Duke Nwosu, he has the same birthday as Chimamanda , and sending him this link would be a great treat, which is what i am going to do after watching it myself, lol.

[@ciolapajohnjames]

Now I'm a fan of this interviewer too, in addition to being Chimamanda's fan.

[@olafsager6056]

Nearly all of us are starting writing in school, really, so it is. But only a few continue to write after school. To be free of school doesn't mean to be free in writing. We'll never see how it will be without writing until we start to change our schools.

[@klt9874]

I love Chimamanda and her writings.

[@terryjames6861]

I really love her work,one day I will reach there

[@afroriginalvoice9419]

What Chimamanda must understand is that we in comparison to the world are living in two seperated worlds within the same space in respect not of detachement from the world but understanding that the ideas of social contructs outdates the time its popularized in a set world space.

[@joannaokeyogunjiofor]

Amazing interviewer, compelling conversation! Whew!❤

[@mashlahali9093]

She s ur very intelegent and the best on the live in from aljeria

[@rossrobbins7707]

Fabulous interview! I love your channel so much, please don't ever stop ❤️

[@amaraokoli2799]

😭Now I know I'm not the only one that feels jealous of her daughter.

[@nwekechidera7537]

I love Chimamanda❤️❤️

[@sewaa_a]

I loved Enid Blyton books. I had a lot of them. And honestly, I never saw the racist part of her. Maybe it was my child mind. I absolutely love Chimamanda.❤

[@mronenemwel254]

My favorite 💓💓

[@MsDiMera2]

Good lord it seems every African child who grew up in a former British colony read Enid Blyton . I grew up on Noddy , the famous five and the secret 7

[@kene6753]

The one and only "Odelu uwa". 👏👏

[@nkechiesan5207]

Love Enid blyton books and love Chimamanda

[@maxwellbernard5809]

Chimamanda is an intelligent person , she once said that beauty does not solve problems

[@leirockgoddess9248]

Beautiful

[@1Devonpen]

Great interview, looking into the books she mentioned ❤

[@charityoner8024]

I loved Enid Blyton books

[@mosca3289]

Wonderful conversation.

[@acefully4703]

Amanda, Faith and reason are inextricably tied to the understanding of catholic theology…one don’t exist without the other…

[@MolaminTouray-g8o]

Hello sister how are you nice to hear your story

[@hazel5189]

Excellent interviewer!

[@africarib]

I think Moneyland by Oliver Bullough is the book about ultra rich. Really good!

[@comixmennigeria9720]

Yes, Faith and reason co-exist.

[@MolaminTouray-g8o]

Nice to meet you

[@mushtaaqahmed2466]

You are beautiful smart educated I love 💕 support from Indianapolis

[@ramdularsingh1435]

Here is a brilliant brilliant novelist and short story writer from our beloved world today only ! She is basically from Nigeria ( Africa ) but writes in English. Her creative genius is being appreciated across the world. God bless you!!!..

[@dumemnduka7930]

I find the word choice ''basically'' interesting

[@lene2109]

I agree that she is an amazing author, but why do you say "but writes In English"? They speak English in Nigeria.

[@ramdularsingh1435]

... because it's obviously NOT her mother tongue. She could have written in her local language too.

[@dumemnduka7930]

@@ramdularsingh1435 You do know English is Nigeria's official language right? The very fact that she's a Nigerian literate means there's a higher chance she speaks English than she does her local language as it is with many Nigerian literates today, hence why the use of the word basically causes bafflement for a Nigerian like myself

[@Eniola0ne]

@@dumemnduka7930 This gentlemen is just fascinated about her ability writing and speaking in someone language. Nigeria are not English, English is coincidence language, that arrived in our domain through colonialism. There no pride in speaking English. How i wish, we speak and write in our Mother tongue.

[@teethart9865]

Pacesetters we're the days.

[@lauraqueenf6786]

Very honest conversation, I feel uncomfortable in the church. I find everything about it ludicrous, except for meetings new people. I'm more interested in African spirituality. I mean any part of Africa it does not matter to me. I just want to know more.

[@8AUGS]

Lots of KZbin videos on African Spirituality. Look up "The Medicine Shell", by an Igbo where Chimamanda is from.

[@lauraqueenf6786]

@@8AUGS thanks for the reply, I know about medicine shell. The host is Derek Ofodrinaw. I'm not sure if spelt the last name correctly. I use to be a petron subscriber of his show, but not any more. But I still flow his post closely with absolute attention.

[@rjansen4475]

I'm listening to my kindred spirit! I loved Famous Five and I was Georgie. I always wanted Timmy the Dog. The interviewer is trying to influence her answers and seems to be eliciting opinions from Adichie that she didn't have and hasn't had time to think about... The interviewer also seems to have some opinions about Enid Blyton :/ Georgie spoke to me as a youngster because I was uncomfortable being female. I very much related to Georgie. I wanted to be Georgie. I loved that it was possible to be a 'girl' and not be girly! I agree with Adichie where she says that she finds it offensive to rewrite the books.

[@giftezeoke880]

Now I have to look for Enid Bligton “the famous five”

[@irock5120]

That was a reaaally famous book in Nigeria tho...

[@danapuk1922]

It takes faith to have none.

[@teethart9865]

Lol word. 😂

[@ayyubjauro3558]

I’m just commenting

[@brokenbulbs]

But, do they have libraries in Nigeria? As one French interviewer might say (not ask).

[@mushtaaqahmed2466]

Yes they do

[@O.z.i.o.m.a]

Gordon? Ooos that’s an alcoholic brand in Nigeria,chineke kpo kwa gi oku udele okuko. We do have libraries and do you guys have melanin in your skin? Do all Turkish people have stale bread for a brain like you? How about you figure out how to have inbuilt melanin and surviving without sunscreen for starters. Have a terrific life!

[@O.z.i.o.m.a]

Oh shut up please,you wanted to sound condescending,I will not tolerate your racist behavior. Take that gutter behavior else where!

[@amaka8086]

What do you think 😂😂

[@SinoM123]

Cheeky 😂😂

[@theresadavidsson7959]

❤

[@welikelethabo]

23:25 How do u spell the name of the book series ?

[@amaka8086]

Pacesetters

[@christieatuh]

Enid Blyton was right winged, maybe racist in her righting. Well we could all be political in all our ways of life. And in writing we reflect that.

[@panafricangriot]

Chimamanda got rich before she got really radical. Which is a tragedy for her voice. You can acknowledge a problematic writer while admitting their impact on your life. You can detest the idea of immoral wealth hoarding while having empathy. This is very superficial thinking, unlike the depth of the writer that I do know, love and respect her work.

[@Uke2405]

Because she doesnt pander to men's ego. Ndo

[@panafricangriot]

@@Uke2405 how did you arrive at that from my comment?

[@panafricangriot]

@@Uke2405 if you could parse my statement you would see that what I'm saying really is that if she could extend the depth and consideration and thoughtfulness and intelligence and wit with which she tackles feminism to ideas like income inequality, climate justice, exploitative economic systems she would be the intellectual many wished she could be. I'm sure you have a point in some different area of discourse about pandering to men's egos, but I'm not sure how you got it from my comment. But it's the internet. Just want you to know it's okay to critique your heroes. Which is exactly what my comment was. But enjoy. Ndo

[@irock5120]

@@panafricangriot Your heroes are not necessarily omnipotent. It is okay to adulate them for the measure they willing give and be thankful for it without having to charge them to do more, because in the end, they truly never owed you nada.

[@jessicaajuonuma7211]

@@panafricangriot Hi. I just want to point out that CNA is not the only human out there. She's not even the only popular writer. She saw a problem in the gender balance and is very vocal about it. I think she's chosen her path. Let others speak about climate justice, income inequality, and whatnot. You can't expect one human to be passionate about everything, so, why do you think CNA should be vocal about every world equilibrium problem?

[@katienumiusher]

Something must be said about Black writers who insist on defending their problematic white faves (who are also interestingly, their references) and how that fact makes these writers most palatable to the art world. Must say i am thoroughly disappointed in Louisiana Channel whose content i have been consuming for years.

[@luedch8460]

Wow really? If you only could back in time and change her library!

[@jessicaajuonuma7211]

Really? Y'all are so funny. I read books written by white authors as a teenager too. I loved reading those books. Now, I'm a bit older, and I enjoy reading books by African authors that I've discovered but I can't go back in time and hate what I loved. Why are y'all bent on judging CNA, especially with arguments that don't seem to make any sense?

[@katienumiusher]

@@jessicaajuonuma7211 you referring to all white authors?!! bc i read many white authors too. who didn't?! who gets published the most?! right? exactly. but i am referring to Enid Blyton's racist writing. i've never read any her oeuvre, thankfully!! even though Belize was a British colony i was somehow spared from her work. Thank God!

[@elizabethhurtado2829]

📚📖💵©️

[@nomanisanisland117]

Love CNA but I think her admission of "not remembering" any racism in Blyton's books, while humanizing, is also illuminating because it reminds me of the quote she gave in reaction to JK Rowling's June 2020 essay; CNA described it as "perfectly reasonable." In the same way that she's making assumptions based on an incomplete memory of Blyton's work (i.e. The Little Black Doll, in which the character Sambo, is hated by his owner and other toys owing to his "ugly black face", and runs away, after which a shower of "magic rain" washes his face clean, after which he is welcomed back home with his now pink face), I doubt she delved into the details and horridly sourced claims JKR made-for example, claiming that segregating spaces by gender instead of sex would increase risks of assault for cisgendered women, when, in fact, trans women are statistically more likely to be the victims of assault in such spaces. Contrary to the perception of "trans activists" and "social justice warriors" as folks who prioritize feelings over facts, it's those *details* that prominent intellectuals get wrong (perhaps because *they* are the ones prioritizing how changing laws makes them feel over how it actually impacts them-or doesn't) and *that* is what is so upsetting. As CNA herself has said, now is the time to talk about what we are actually talking about.

[@abbysotomi2457]

I read Enid Blyton’s books and numerous authors as a kid. I loved them! I religiously read British & American comics until the 5th grade when the 1st real Nigerian comic was published weekly. My brother and could not wait for a Thursday! Don’t judge Adiche’s upbringing without knowing the era she grew up. I am 58 years old and can relate. I did not discover Nigerian authors until middle & high school. Remember, Nigeria was a British colony. I never heard anything about Ms. Blyton being racist until this morning. She contributed to my imaginary world as a kid and l am thrilled she and other authors did. My kids never read her books because times have changed.

[@nomanisanisland117]

@@abbysotomi2457 To clarify, I'm not judging her upbringing. It would be ridiculous to argue that she should have been conscious of biases in books as a child. I'm saying that, as an adult, confronted with the arguments of folks who are legitimately re-examining Blyton's work among others, she should take those arguments seriously. That doesn't mean agree with them, it doesn't mean support book bans or censorship of any kind (because, to your point, there's immeasurable value in their contribution to the imaginary world of children and their eventual adulthood). It just means being humble enough to say "Ok, I'll take another look at these books, and then see what I think now," instead of "That doesn't SOUND right to me, that's not how I remember it, you all must just be young snowflakes."

[@abbysotomi2457]

@@nomanisanisland117 you had me until l saw "snowflake". On that note, l bow out and you can keep arguing with yourself. Have a great day.

[@nomanisanisland117]

@@abbysotomi2457 I'll take that as an agreement with my point, which was that CNA is dismissing her critics (and Blyton's) in this instance as snowflakes, or overly sensitive non-intellectuals. I, like you, apparently, am insulted by such characterizations.

[@KeitaBukary-kh8xz]

Are weight right recovey 99

[@storkandsheep]

… interested in people as long as they are cis correct? 🙄

[@bobby-joeogadu2533]

GTFOH. Does everything have to revolve around gender issues.

[@storkandsheep]

@@bobby-joeogadu2533 no absolutely not! But this video is about interest in human beings, no? And most things, dare I say everything, however is about human existence, human experiences, human relationship to everything else etc and inside of that is gender so my initial comment was not out of line or out of order.

[@amaraokoli2799]

Chimamanda looks tired, she needs a break

[@princessaluchi8924]

Nope, she’s just aging

[@princessaluchi8924]

She is 45 years old

[@amaraokoli2799]

@@princessaluchi8924 why did you even bring up her age

[@teethart9865]

I think the studio light was too close to her tired eyes 😅.

[@amaraokoli2799]

@@teethart9865 Yes, that's very likely

[@tobiisiba1641]

The most overrated writer ever.

[@AfroAngola]

art is subjective and I wouldn't say Chimanda is overrated. She is simply not your cup of tea

[@sunnymars5701]

🤣🤣🤣Coming from a hungry dog of the tribe of hate and dirt...I'm a Ghanaian and I've been noticing your hates toward the igbos,just because she's Igbo... She has been making Africa proud for decades.one of the top most influential and powerful women in the world you call overrated.lol.

[@amaka8086]

What? I see the green monster behind you 😮😮

[@amaka8086]

@@sunnymars5701 Thank you!

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

@@sunnymars5701 thank you♥️