I am Brazilian and reading Half of the Yellow Sun helped me to understand more of that terrible conflict that I saw on tv when I was a child. She is a great writer and she has a innate elegance that is so beautiful to see.
The best way to deal with Trauma/ptds..ect.. (any trauma.... especially war trauma)is to tackle it face on... Don't suppress it.. but talk about it over....
1. Exile - distance gives you clarity. 2. Race - In Nigeria, where everyone is black, I didn't need to be black. But then I came to America, and suddenly I became black. 3. Unless you do "active thinking" about it, you can't access/see such things.
Inspite of my "love" for the writer and person of Ms Adichie, I will like for someone to explain to me how we got to the Biafran war.... How the coup de'tat that took out Northern/Hausa and western/yuroba leaders ... a coup led by and dominated by one side of the country.... I find addressing issues from one side very unfair... so lets hear it too
@@asaasare220 I would like to ask about the northern pogrom what does that mean, how many people were killed in the coup mentioned, were there coups afterwards? and who masterminded those coups..also how many people were killed during the Biafran war. I mean civilians...I am curious please.
@@onyinyeakachukwueze3058 how did the pogrom start....was it not the coup...? do U really think the northerners were not going to see the coup as anti northern and hence payback... what was the agreement prior to the coup.... kill their Saudarna and balewa and they sit on their hands and watch it go down... mind U I am speaking as someone who admired Nzoegwu and co and detest feudalism in nigeria ghana or anywhere... but as a human being you have to be careful what you start... all bets were off once the northerners interpreted things the way the deemed fit...every one has grievances nobody's grievance is "bigger"... this is for posterity sake..If right now the yuroba start killing notherners in lagos or vice versa if the northerners start killing yuroba do you really think it will go unanswered.... please tell me.... do not try to pretend we from the outside will not study this issue a bit...
@@asaasare220 though you didn't answer my questions but at the same time, I don't have a lot of time for back and forth. History is not told or learned on social media... Enjoy your day...
@@onyinyeakachukwueze3058 i deliberately did not not because I will not give you the power to decide the premise .... in order to discuss the story of all what happened we have to get to the bottom...notice how failed to address the issue of the coup that led to the mess.... U know why but intentionally want to gloss over that... point is the '66 coup was led by a group of people the other side reacted or over reacted but once you start shit you have absolutely no right to decided for the otherside how they should react...bottom line,
Everyone including me talks about shares her videos, but I also want to acknowledge her style. Love her style so much. She is an awesome example of my far away stolen home and represents many of us.
When I read the 'Things fall apart' novel by Chinua Achebe, an interest about Nigeria grew in me. When I read Chimamanda's books, my love and interest for Nigeria grew exponentially. Chimamanda is a gem. Thank you for your continued inspiration.
This lady wows and charms crowds and audiences everywhere even when taking a contrarian thought or perspective. Her beauty combines with her voice and diction to mesmerize to no end.
I am the mother of only boys and what I do for girls is to teach my sons to respect, love, nurture, support++++ women. I do teach them that girls as women contribute positively to society. Also that being a woman is not about wearing a dress, makeup or being feminine.
That's good, but both must be taught the same lessons or someone will get corrupted and confused by western societies pagan like cultures. That means pending one against each other so when you teach those family values, then it will likely fall apart. 💯✌🏽
Sister African, beware these people are diving deep into the future of African through you. You represents the wisdom, knowledge and Voice of Africa. I suspect the Think Tanks are interested. It may enable them to module the Africa they want. We saw it in Nkrumah of Ghana and others.
Very interesting reasoning. Good to hear about the Biafra history and how it affects your family life. It seems good to me when more people study their own history to understand their situation better.
I would love for her voice to represent us... But if she speaks about African American issues, she should inform herself of the issues that have pleagued us...and it runs deeper than just the 1950's..
apologies... but she is well educated on the issues as much as any sympathetic "outsider" can be. Please do not make the mistake of thinking you and only you have the education when discussing issues that are related to you... God curse as all but I see a man like thomas sowell discussing nigeria.. the man hates even his own brethren in the USA yet he speaks of Nigeria... Chimamanda,who is on your side, cannot speak about your side.. she obviously may not be as passionate or may leave certain details out but you cannot insinuate she is not educated about them...
I have never been so tired watching her interview as I was watching this one. She is a writer not a politician or an American race war analyst 4 gods sake
True, she is a writer but in my opinion she is a keen observer of the American political landscape. I would add the word impartial because she was neither born nor raised here, nor is she deeply invested in political outcomes here.
she answers questions put to her and as a citizen of the world she has that right ... too bad you have a narrow take on things that only certain people are entitled to .....
If you are tired of watching this interview then you must be thinking she should be veiled up and covered without seeing what goes on around her. She's political cos everyone no matter your profession is born political. As a writer she is expected to know a bit of everythig just like a lawyer and journalists are expected to. So, if she speaks about politics and politicians in the US that means she is observant so have the right to speak her thoughts about what she is observed. Being a writer she can't run away from speaking her minds on topical issues affecting her environment.
The fact that the information is not widely known is by design. Americans will continue to waste time arguing about race based on fragmented knowledge about what has happened.
Chimamanda Africans are not black but African in America. Black was American name for formerly enslaved then the move to African American and now Africans are black. What is that? Africa is African simple and we have many shades from chocolate to newly European invaders colours! So please re- define African on continent and America.
we all understand please stop with the hair splitting.... hopefully your motive is not to go about enhancing the usual we are not all the same... i do not hear that from people of european origin.... surely italians are totally different from swedes but never heard anyone from those countries going on about that shit
If you like to colour coded name of your enslaver count Africans out it it! You enjoy slave master telling how to be called? That is where you problem is! Assert your self a human being from a place not from a colour!
She is my new favorite author....but I felt she was not as articulate as she usually is ...she repeated certain words numerous times ( the word polarized ...eg)and this surprised me, generally, she has a plethora of words in her arsenal ...perhaps she was tired with jet lag . Will always listen to her.
Continental Africans can study apartheid in Rhodesia and South as a primer on understanding apartheid in the US. They can educate themselves before coming to the US so that relations and 'deer in the headlights' syndrome will be lessened when meeting Diasporan Africans.
The backlash was not completely against obama, but more also against his policies. There have probably been a few more republican presidents than democratic presidents in the US. She is very right about "state rights" though.
U lie... indeed U do.... the vehement opposition against a person of color was so deep within republicans it even seeped into the democratic party... deep down liberals even though they are the lesser of the two evils cannot shake off their deep down racist views... let us not beat around the bush...remember racism is institutional and not personal/individualistic hence even so called black people and spanish speaking people participate in it
same way Americans sit in the US and discuss which government vietnam should have and discuss which government should exist in south america or africa... which is more interesting and destructive.... at least these are harmless discussions....
Love you Chimamanda but what do you mean when you say that black people can’t get 3 ids? Very weird. I live in Canada, on a work permit and I have 3 ids. So definitely a citizen of America can get 3 ids.
True, but problems come in with definitions of "acceptable" ID. We get two IDs due to just being born here. One is a birth certificate and the other is a social security card. Nobody carries around a birth certificate which at one time was the ultimate. Too, most folks don't keep with their SS card, but we memorize the number though we might have to apply for a duplicate if someone wants to see the physical card. But guess what? There are no photos on them so they can only be used with other ID forms. Drivers' licenses were good, but now they are doing something with them that would preclude their use as an ID in general and voting in particular, so now we have to get this new form, called "the REAL ID". Procedures and costs vary by state (it's $60.00 in PA). Passports are accepted as ID without question, but currently, costs about $150.00 and has it's own ID requirements, and takes weeks for processing once you apply. I had a photo ID from work and at one time could use it as ID to fly but no more. Complicates life for the poor and others who for whatever reason aren't keeping with these things. My passport expires next year and I plan to be very intentional about renewing it, along with applying for a non-drivers' license.
have you heard where they'd ask folk to read chinese newspapers.... what she means is if a black person goes to get an id they will find a way to frustrate her and given the jobs we have who has the time to go get 3 ids... a drivers licence.. maybe you drink and have tickets so you cannot get one ... they find ways trust me... they do...
Great interview: based on excellent Guest, and courteous Host...BUT! What's with the (obviously!) UNCOMFORTABLE Chairs? NOT to mention all o' the frickin' MOTHS flyin' around....?
One of the Few non sports, non music persons that I Stan. Tho’ I disagree with her when it comes to the “Democrats” cause their seemingly compassion is just an illusion.
the GOP will love to bring back lynching the demos may be bad but one could negotiate and and we can fight back... the other side believe in terrorizing us back into the dark ages ... i mean the current democrats vs the current GOP
Sister!! STOP SHOWING UP ON THESE SHOWS !!!! As your balance, It is important that you pay attention to all ancestor’s before you that took this approach . Either you get in the bed with the devil, or you will meet your demise and put under harsh scrutiny as a black woman . Be quiet, and focus on your people period!
I have that right as a black man , period . This is black folks problems that should be solved by black folk . You dont nothing about our history , allot of our people that speak need an army when they speak bold against our enemy . They will kill her and blame it some dumb as disease , so I will tell you to be quiet and go learn your history fast. Because you don’t know what you talking about
@@bothomas5556 I am a Black Woman as well Period! It seems like you really love the phrase "be Quiet!" She has the right to be full of opinions and express herself! Get that!! you have no right to tell anyone to Be Quiet!! Because you are a black man does not validate that!! About our history, I would love to learn from what you know and hear your perspectives as well!!
She as a human being can show up anywhere and say what she needs to say. Her being african and black does not disqualify her from speaking. She must speak because there needs to be diverse voices in all squares, only cowards remain quiet when they have something important to say.
When she speaks, I listen keenly.
I am Brazilian and reading Half of the Yellow Sun helped me to understand more of that terrible conflict that I saw on tv when I was a child. She is a great writer and she has a innate elegance that is so beautiful to see.
The best way to deal with Trauma/ptds..ect.. (any trauma.... especially war trauma)is to tackle it face on...
Don't suppress it.. but talk about it over....
She's so beautiful ! Always a big pleasure to see/listen to Chimamanda's talking. Beatiful interview!
1. Exile - distance gives you clarity.
2. Race - In Nigeria, where everyone is black, I didn't need to be black. But then I came to America, and suddenly I became black.
3. Unless you do "active thinking" about it, you can't access/see such things.
Thank you for uploading. Listening to Chimamanda talk is always riveting
I am Ghanaian. Half of a yellow sun ☀ ☀ led me to research on the Biafran war and I glad I did. Thanks for writing it.
Inspite of my "love" for the writer and person of Ms Adichie, I will like for someone to explain to me how we got to the Biafran war.... How the coup de'tat that took out Northern/Hausa and western/yuroba leaders ... a coup led by and dominated by one side of the country.... I find addressing issues from one side very unfair... so lets hear it too
@@asaasare220 I would like to ask about the northern pogrom what does that mean, how many people were killed in the coup mentioned, were there coups afterwards? and who masterminded those coups..also how many people were killed during the Biafran war. I mean civilians...I am curious please.
@@onyinyeakachukwueze3058 how did the pogrom start....was it not the coup...? do U really think the northerners were not going to see the coup as anti northern and hence payback... what was the agreement prior to the coup.... kill their Saudarna and balewa and they sit on their hands and watch it go down... mind U I am speaking as someone who admired Nzoegwu and co and detest feudalism in nigeria ghana or anywhere... but as a human being you have to be careful what you start... all bets were off once the northerners interpreted things the way the deemed fit...every one has grievances nobody's grievance is "bigger"... this is for posterity sake..If right now the yuroba start killing notherners in lagos or vice versa if the northerners start killing yuroba do you really think it will go unanswered.... please tell me.... do not try to pretend we from the outside will not study this issue a bit...
@@asaasare220 though you didn't answer my questions but at the same time, I don't have a lot of time for back and forth. History is not told or learned on social media... Enjoy your day...
@@onyinyeakachukwueze3058 i deliberately did not not because I will not give you the power to decide the premise .... in order to discuss the story of all what happened we have to get to the bottom...notice how failed to address the issue of the coup that led to the mess.... U know why but intentionally want to gloss over that... point is the '66 coup was led by a group of people the other side reacted or over reacted but once you start shit you have absolutely no right to decided for the otherside how they should react...bottom line,
Everyone including me talks about shares her videos, but I also want to acknowledge her style. Love her style so much. She is an awesome example of my far away stolen home and represents many of us.
Yes she always comes through with the fashions
I love all her hairdos and her celebration of the art through her fashion style
When I read the 'Things fall apart' novel by Chinua Achebe, an interest about Nigeria grew in me. When I read Chimamanda's books, my love and interest for Nigeria grew exponentially. Chimamanda is a gem. Thank you for your continued inspiration.
This lady wows and charms crowds and audiences everywhere even when taking a contrarian thought or perspective. Her beauty combines with her voice and diction to mesmerize to no end.
This lady inspires me!
Very solid an knowledgeable. Coming from a powerful country
Thanks Chimamanda for been here and still doing what makes me happy whenever i listen to you
I don't know how I got here on this information but I'm here. More of this is definitely required on this planet. Keep it up.
Love you Chimamanda.I am from Uganda but my Nickname is Ngozi.
Lol
😂 why answer Ngozi
Anyways it means blessings
I really love listening to Ngozi.
Please continue what you're doing.
I am the mother of only boys and what I do for girls is to teach my sons to respect, love, nurture, support++++ women. I do teach them that girls as women contribute positively to society. Also that being a woman is not about wearing a dress, makeup or being feminine.
That's good, but both must be taught the same lessons or someone will get corrupted and confused by western societies pagan like cultures. That means pending one against each other so when you teach those family values, then it will likely fall apart. 💯✌🏽
You are a wonderful person and thank you for your teaching!
I love women who believes in and holds their place irrespective of the stereotypical description that is placed on them.
(ICELANDIC MENU) "Why the eff should it be in English?" THAT's why I LOVE Chimamanda! She is HONEST - first and always, with HERSELF.
Absolutely....she's so Authentic which makes her so Unique and Interesting to here her Stories.
You're our voices my beautiful and lovely sister 💕 ❤️ ❤️
Thank you Chimamanda , truly exceptionally talented, incredibly beautiful soul.
Sister African, beware these people are diving deep into the future of African through you. You represents the wisdom, knowledge and Voice of Africa. I suspect the Think Tanks are interested. It may enable them to module the Africa they want. We saw it in Nkrumah of Ghana and others.
Proud of All sons of Nigeria 🇳🇬 and africa as a whole
That's the voice of reason
Absolutely gracious woman. I am soooooooo proud of you sister. I am going to read your book.
It was an incredible interview! Chimamanda is an inspiration.
Very interesting reasoning. Good to hear about the Biafra history and how it affects your family life. It seems good to me when more people study their own history to understand their situation better.
You have made us proud, the spirit of our people will continue to lead you true
I am addicted to your speech Mandy. You inspire me somuch
I would love for her voice to represent us... But if she speaks about African American issues, she should inform herself of the issues that have pleagued us...and it runs deeper than just the 1950's..
apologies... but she is well educated on the issues as much as any sympathetic "outsider" can be. Please do not make the mistake of thinking you and only you have the education when discussing issues that are related to you... God curse as all but I see a man like thomas sowell discussing nigeria.. the man hates even his own brethren in the USA yet he speaks of Nigeria... Chimamanda,who is on your side, cannot speak about your side.. she obviously may not be as passionate or may leave certain details out but you cannot insinuate she is not educated about them...
Thanks Chimamanda for contents that spark ⚡️ enlightening and life saving conversations.
I have never been so tired watching her interview as I was watching this one. She is a writer not a politician or an American race war analyst 4 gods sake
True, she is a writer but in my opinion she is a keen observer of the American political landscape. I would add the word impartial because she was neither born nor raised here, nor is she deeply invested in political outcomes here.
She is brilliant and thank God she doesn’t have to take your advice for god sake
she answers questions put to her and as a citizen of the world she has that right ... too bad you have a narrow take on things that only certain people are entitled to .....
she handled it with such skill
If you are tired of watching this interview then you must be thinking she should be veiled up and covered without seeing what goes on around her. She's political cos everyone no matter your profession is born political. As a writer she is expected to know a bit of everythig just like a lawyer and journalists are expected to. So, if she speaks about politics and politicians in the US that means she is observant so have the right to speak her thoughts about what she is observed. Being a writer she can't run away from speaking her minds on topical issues affecting her environment.
I keep saying that somebody must give Chimamanda a copy of the book, "Paekche's Principle: The Great Secret of Asia"
can u also recommend quality Asian fiction books. id love to learn more from here too
Oh naija people are everywhere. ...
yes without them at the tip of the spear we are doomed... love me my naija good/bad... I am from ghana but a pan-africanist
@@asaasare220 Good man. One love.
Hi
The fact that the information is not widely known is by design. Americans will continue to waste time arguing about race based on fragmented knowledge about what has happened.
Chimamanda Africans are not black but African in America. Black was American name for formerly enslaved then the move to African American and now Africans are black. What is that? Africa is African simple and we have many shades from chocolate to newly European invaders colours! So please re- define African on continent and America.
we all understand please stop with the hair splitting.... hopefully your motive is not to go about enhancing the usual we are not all the same... i do not hear that from people of european origin.... surely italians are totally different from swedes but never heard anyone from those countries going on about that shit
If you like to colour coded name of your enslaver count Africans out it it! You enjoy slave master telling how to be called? That is where you problem is! Assert your self a human being from a place not from a colour!
@@sumtendechaba9717 we know what it means .... unfortunately we live in the real world
I would very much like to watch the film where is it available...
She is my new favorite author....but I felt she was not as articulate as she usually is ...she repeated certain words numerous times ( the word polarized ...eg)and this surprised me, generally, she has a plethora of words in her arsenal ...perhaps she was tired with jet lag . Will always listen to her.
Just laughing and thinking 💭 about, “magical elixir to grow your hair”…🤣😂
Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts 💭!
I fell out of my Chair when she made that statement...lmao!!!
Buona Fortuna
Continental Africans can study apartheid in Rhodesia and South as a primer on understanding apartheid in the US. They can educate themselves before coming to the US so that relations and 'deer in the headlights' syndrome will be lessened when meeting Diasporan Africans.
The African guy sounded so nervous and excited 😊 poor thing !
6.05 11.30 secs agree completely
The backlash was not completely against obama, but more also against his policies. There have probably been a few more republican presidents than democratic presidents in the US. She is very right about "state rights" though.
U lie... indeed U do.... the vehement opposition against a person of color was so deep within republicans it even seeped into the democratic party... deep down liberals even though they are the lesser of the two evils cannot shake off their deep down racist views... let us not beat around the bush...remember racism is institutional and not personal/individualistic hence even so called black people and spanish speaking people participate in it
Nice discussion
I meant he was funded (BY) the pound.
ti capisco
Very interesting watching 2 nonAmericans discuss Americanisms...
same way Americans sit in the US and discuss which government vietnam should have and discuss which government should exist in south america or africa... which is more interesting and destructive.... at least these are harmless discussions....
@@asaasare220 nice reply
Appearances are deceptive....BUT! That host has a really "FED-UP" FACE.
💆✉️ 3
Igbo-Biafran
Love you Chimamanda but what do you mean when you say that black people can’t get 3 ids? Very weird. I live in Canada, on a work permit and I have 3 ids. So definitely a citizen of America can get 3 ids.
Not to say that it’s impossible but it’s very uncommon.
True, but problems come in with definitions of "acceptable" ID. We get two IDs due to just being born here. One is a birth certificate and the other is a social security card. Nobody carries around a birth certificate which at one time was the ultimate. Too, most folks don't keep with their SS card, but we memorize the number though we might have to apply for a duplicate if someone wants to see the physical card. But guess what? There are no photos on them so they can only be used with other ID forms. Drivers' licenses were good, but now they are doing something with them that would preclude their use as an ID in general and voting in particular, so now we have to get this new form, called "the REAL ID". Procedures and costs vary by state (it's $60.00 in PA). Passports are accepted as ID without question, but currently, costs about $150.00 and has it's own ID requirements, and takes weeks for processing once you apply. I had a photo ID from work and at one time could use it as ID to fly but no more. Complicates life for the poor and others who for whatever reason aren't keeping with these things. My passport expires next year and I plan to be very intentional about renewing it, along with applying for a non-drivers' license.
So you see the complexities especially if you are talking about installing ID requirements for voting which supposedly is a "right".
have you heard where they'd ask folk to read chinese newspapers.... what she means is if a black person goes to get an id they will find a way to frustrate her and given the jobs we have who has the time to go get 3 ids... a drivers licence.. maybe you drink and have tickets so you cannot get one ... they find ways trust me... they do...
Hey Sonna
Is Chimamanda a American citizen? 🤔
Google it.
Just remember there not your friend unless...
Great interview: based on excellent Guest, and courteous Host...BUT! What's with the (obviously!) UNCOMFORTABLE Chairs? NOT to mention all o' the frickin' MOTHS flyin' around....?
One of the Few non sports, non music persons that I Stan.
Tho’ I disagree with her when it comes to the “Democrats” cause their seemingly compassion is just an illusion.
the GOP will love to bring back lynching the demos may be bad but one could negotiate and and we can fight back... the other side believe in terrorizing us back into the dark ages ... i mean the current democrats vs the current GOP
He came off rude asf 😂😂
You most pay for it...
Sister!! STOP SHOWING UP ON THESE SHOWS !!!! As your balance, It is important that you pay attention to all ancestor’s before you that took this approach . Either you get in the bed with the devil, or you will meet your demise and put under harsh scrutiny as a black woman . Be quiet, and focus on your people period!
You have no RIGHT TO TELL HER to be QUIET !!!! Get that !!
I have that right as a black man , period .
This is black folks problems that should be solved by black folk . You dont nothing about our history , allot of our people that speak need an army when they speak bold against our enemy . They will kill her and blame it some dumb as disease , so I will tell you to be quiet and go learn your history fast. Because you don’t know what you talking about
@@bothomas5556 I am a Black Woman as well Period!
It seems like you really love the phrase "be Quiet!" She has the right to be full of opinions and express herself! Get that!!
you have no right to tell anyone to Be Quiet!! Because you are a black man does not validate that!!
About our history, I would love to learn from what you know and hear your perspectives as well!!
She as a human being can show up anywhere and say what she needs to say. Her being african and black does not disqualify her from speaking. She must speak because there needs to be diverse voices in all squares, only cowards remain quiet when they have something important to say.
@@orchid2407 I very much agree with you