Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, novelist, essayist |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 15/09/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Enugu, Nigeria |
Latest News about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
14/06/2026
Adichie publicly accused a Lagos hospital of obstructing an inquest into the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. The allegations added to a broader public debate in Nigeria about patient safety, medical negligence, and accountability in healthcare.
08/01/2026
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s family confirmed that her 21-month-old son died after a brief illness. The loss prompted widespread attention in Nigeria and international coverage focused on the family’s request for privacy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Fiction, nonfiction, and feminist writing |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | B.A. in Communication and Political Science, Eastern Connecticut State University |
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| Graduate | M.A. in Creative Writing, Johns Hopkins University |
| Graduate 2 | M.A. in African History / African Studies, Yale University |
| Other study | Studied medicine at the University of Nigeria for about a year |
Personal Life
| Raised in | Nsukka, Nigeria |
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| Ethnicity | Igbo |
Family
| Father | Professor at the University of Nigeria |
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| Mother | University registrar at the University of Nigeria |
| Siblings | From a family of six children |
Career
| Occupation | Nigerian writer and public intellectual |
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| Themes | Feminism, identity, postcolonialism, gender, culture |
| Awards | MacArthur Fellowship |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She grew up on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. | |
| 2. She left Nigeria for the United States at age 19 to continue her education. | |
| 3. Her TED talk 'The Danger of a Single Story' became widely viewed. |