Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born in 1977 in Nigeria. She is one of the most famous writers from Africa today. Adichie writes novels, short stories, and essays. Her books tell about Nigeria, family, and big ideas. She lives in both Nigeria and the United States.

Her Books

Adichie's most famous books are Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah. Her stories often follow young people who travel between Nigeria and other countries. She writes about friends, families, and fairness. Her books have won many big awards.

Her Ideas

Adichie also gives famous speeches. One speech is called The Danger of a Single Story. She tells people not to believe only one story about a place or a person. She also speaks about why women should be treated the same as men. Kids and adults all over the world listen to her ideas.

Fun Facts

• Adichie's first novel was published when she was only 26 years old.
• The singer Beyonce used part of one of her speeches in a song.
• She studied medicine for a while before she became a full-time writer.

Did You Know?

A movie was made from her book Half of a Yellow Sun, which tells a story about a war in Nigeria.