My own single story about Dua Lipa: It's interesting to reflect on how stereotypes can influence our thinking. I never would have guessed that Dua Lipa is an avid reader. But the fact that I'm surprised by this reveals my own biases. I've always assumed that young female pop stars are only interested in their looks as if nothing else matters. But I realize now that intelligence and popularity aren't mutually exclusive. Dua Lipa proves that she can be both a brilliant thinker and the most popular female artist on Spotity. I also want to say how much I admire Chimamanda's work; to me, she is a rock star!!
This book was a revelation. So much rich texture, shifting between the everyday and the horror of war in the blink of an eye. Few books make me cry; this did. Thank you Adichie for your work, thank you Dua for sharing your intelligence and devotion to literacy. You are both heroes. We salute you!
Both, the writer and the interviewer are deeply layered women. This conversation was wonderful. I'll be be making a book purchase for Fall. Tthanks so much.
Not only is Dua a wonderful and talented singer, but also a fantastic, humble and down to Earth human being. I love Dua, the one on the big screen and the one on videocalls (I must admit I love the latter, even more) ❤
Dua and Chimamanda, you are both incredible women whom I admire. Thank you so much for sharing this conversation with us all. I'm a Black American from southeast Texas; my grandparents were born and raised in Louisiana. In 2012, I learned that my direct paternal lineage is Igbo after doing an African ancestry test. Chimamanda, you've been instrumental in my self-understanding, and I'm eternally grateful! During an ancestral naming ceremony the following year, after completing my first master's degree, I was gifted the name Chukwuemeka. At the ceremony, King Peggy of Ghana took the lead. I'm also studying screenwriting.
Please Dua don't stop this. It's amazing to hear you interview all these writers. I knew Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie but I want to discover all the other authors you recommend. Thanks for that! ❤
I really enjoy how Chimananda talks about her writing process as like a dialogue between her and her characters, a feedback loop with her own initial ideas and the reflections on the plot that occur as she writes. It’s no doubt similar with many writers, but talking about it this way just makes you understand how flexible and open you need to be to create masterful works. Willing to adapt and change your ideas as it all develops. A lot like life in many ways. I think a lot of people try to plan out everything from the onset and foresee every detail and development ahead of time, but I love her serenity in accepting that her work does in fact gain a life of its own once she starts to write. No matter how much we plan in life, you will always meet with change and unexpected circumstances. Her approach to this embraces that fact rather than trying to fight it, like so much of Western culture which has both intentionally and unintentionally conditioned us to do. Your average westerner needs to learn “dance moves” before they can dance, most of the global south just moves to the rhythms, learning along the way and are much better at dancing for it. Funny enough, in the West this is becoming a golden rule in entrepreneurship: launch early and learn along the way. Don’t try plan out the perfect idea down to the last detail before launching and getting mass feedback from customers. Anyways, I’m running late for something, so imma end this here. But just wanted to add that I’m probably going to go buy her book now. I love it when the hype of a person is not misplaced or purely manufactured by industry PR experts. Like with Stormzy (imo). You wonder before engaging with their work whether the hype is superficial or based on something promising that doesn’t quite hit the mark on the deeper levels of experience. And then you engage and it hits you unmistakably: they are deserving of it and then some!
Yes I know because there are not that many highly intelliegnt women so we are so lucky to have these two ...lol in the whole wide world !! oh and beautiful too..mustn't forget that.I mean if they were ugly who would care what they had to say,right ?!!! 😏🙄
Dua Lipa there is something about your voice that drives me crazy, when you sing, when you talk, with that british accent, you just melt me ❤❤❤💎💎💎🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎🤘🤘🤘🎧🎵🎧
Books are great. And instructive. A person learns a lot from them and understands other things that do not directly affect him. Books bring people together. As well as music. 📖🎵👍
I love watching Dua talk with other people about literature, it is as enlightening as it is fun to see people have a good conversation. I love every part of it and it is giving me a good addition to my read list. 😊❤️ As an American political tribal warfare is especially troublesome, and half the yellow sun is definitely a book I need to read. Thank you both ❤️🕊️
Such a wonderful conversation! Every single time I watch the discussion right after reading the bookclub pick, I feel like they are so many details I didn't quite understand at first. Dua and Chimamanda are both wonderful women and I'm excited to go watch Adichie's TED Talks. I didn't know either about the biafran war before reading this book. I usually read books about war that are bloody and devastating and inhumane and reading the experience of civilians trying to carry on with their lives while being completely wrecked was truly interesting. Loved their discussion about love! If I may ask though, why can't the discussions have spoilers in them, since it's a bookclub discussion (so people who watch are supposed to have read the book)? Can't wait for the next read! Thankyou Service95!
Service 95 so good presentation from Dua Lipa.....I am so surprise Basically Dua Lipa superb singer songwriter super model and now she have presented service 95... address different issues in ours life how she manage all these activities so much surprised. I am Big fan of her songs.
Love the interview in yourube...you can actually watch the faces, the expressions....then im a firm beliver the LOVE is the essence of life in the world and lastly im.amazed how Dua really studies investigate deep every interviewer to do the excellent job that she is doing along with her team....👏👏💖💖
I love the entirety of this interview!!! Dua, the way you spoke shows how much emotion you felt reading the book. I totally love this interview, I love this channel.
Two incredible combination of human, I never ever thought would come in contact with each other, but nevertheless, this was an interview worth watching!
Good shit..... Great book. Love you Dua, thanks for adding books to my list. I strive for 52 books every year, and you help out so much 🙏🏽 many thanks!
Alex kept up this Mr. Marceau approach until the lazy summer dusk slunk into dark, when he swerved abruptly off the motorway at an obscure exit. (Kathy Lette)
00:06 🤝 The host expresses admiration and excitement about speaking with the guest, highlighting their extensive credentials. 00:33 📚 The guest is introduced as an award-winning author, international feminist icon, and popular TED speaker, with notable works like "Half of a Yellow Sun." 01:49 🎙 The guest appreciates the platform for promoting reading, expressing concern that people are reading less today. 03:03 📜 The guest explains that "Half of a Yellow Sun" serves as an act of remembrance for those who died in the Biafra War, emphasizing the importance of historical memory. 03:44 🇳🇬 The guest provides a brief history of Nigeria, explaining its creation by the British and the resulting ethnic and religious tensions that led to the Biafra War. 06:01 🛢 The guest highlights that the war was primarily about control over oil resources, with Nigeria fighting to keep Biafra from seceding. 07:45 💔 The host is moved by the book's emotional depth, particularly the intertwining themes of love and war. 08:06 🧒 The guest discusses the character Uku, a houseboy in the novel, who represents human potential and shares similarities with the guest's own personality. 10:24 💖 The guest talks about their love for love stories and the importance of love, even during war, inspired by personal stories from their father. 11:11 👫 The guest wanted the novel to explore how love changes in times of war, reflecting on how characters evolve and their relationships are affected. 14:03 🌱 The host and guest discuss the theme of loss of innocence in the novel, mirroring the disillusionment of Nigerians post-independence. 15:06 🏛 The guest emphasizes that almost everything in the book actually happened, aiming to keep the story authentic and reflective of real complexities in love and war. 15:57 👩🦳 The conversation notes the presence of strong female characters in the book, hinting at further discussion on their roles. 16:15 📚 The experiences of women in the war are often absent; the author intentionally focuses on female characters. 16:49 👩🔬 The author conducted extensive research, finding most war stories centered on men, despite women's significant roles. 17:01 💪 Women fought, mobilized, and contributed during Biafra, so the author wanted to reflect their substantial roles in the narrative. 18:06 👥 The interviewer identifies with both characters, appreciating their different traits and life choices. 19:17 🔍 A friend noted the author might have split aspects of herself into the twin characters. 19:53 🕵♂ Richard, an unfulfilled character, realizes the war story isn't his to tell; this role is given to Ugu. 20:44 🌍 Richard's character draws significant interest due to his British background and involvement in Nigeria. 21:43 🏠 Richard seeks a sense of belonging, feeling more Biafran than the Biafrans, complicating his identity. 22:42 💔 Richard's character defies the typical all-knowing colonizer trope; he is uncertain and more humanized. 23:50 📖 The author's characters often take on a life of their own, shaping the story in unexpected ways. 24:27 💪 Kainene's character displays strength and resilience in making difficult choices during the war. 25:04 🏰 The twins' upper-class parents flee to London during the war, contrasting with Ugu's nobility and groundedness. 26:06 🧑🤝🧑 Ugu's character, inspired by a real person, explores themes of class and opportunity in Nigeria. 27:23 😂 Ugu's experiences offer humor and commentary on the class system and human nature. 28:15 🗣 The inclusion of Igbo language in the novel reflects the characters' true lives and adds authenticity. 29:33 🎉 The author is delighted when readers learn Igbo phrases from the novel, appreciating the cultural connection. 30:04 🌸 The author expresses pride in Igbo culture, despite acknowledging its issues with women's roles.
I am not against woman rights especially against "right to be loved by the man on the way they feel mostly enough for them to thrive in any aspect of life" but from the first time I heard expression "feminism" (many years ago) I felt this word is out of energy balance. Maybe it is best to change "word expression" and to "save the world from recesion". Lets change the word vibe for one world tribe. Pleasure was mine to listen two very clever ladies without "spoilers". Thank you!
Wait. Dua Lipa is smart? Whatttt..?😂😂 I knew there was something self aware about her. Interesting fact: Dua lipa has also made music with Nigerian artists. Cool lady
his name is Miró, he is paiting eyes with fine lines :) obviously he is a master, but what genre in art does he belong to ? miss dot in art, likes her studio free ? compare milk 2 spiders :(
School me, before the beginning of the war in which regions was Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River located And even today if Biafra didn’t have oil why are Imo, Abia states under NDDC ?
During the war, the deposits in these regions, Imo and Abia, were not estimated and valued. Biafran forces took Port Harcourt. It was Port Harcourt that was the oil hub. Port Harcourt cannot be tagged Igbo.
One thing I respect about Dua is that she asks as a reader and listens. She makes the interview about the guest and their work, not about her.
My own single story about Dua Lipa: It's interesting to reflect on how stereotypes can influence our thinking. I never would have guessed that Dua Lipa is an avid reader. But the fact that I'm surprised by this reveals my own biases. I've always assumed that young female pop stars are only interested in their looks as if nothing else matters. But I realize now that intelligence and popularity aren't mutually exclusive. Dua Lipa proves that she can be both a brilliant thinker and the most popular female artist on Spotity. I also want to say how much I admire Chimamanda's work; to me, she is a rock star!!
This book was a revelation. So much rich texture, shifting between the everyday and the horror of war in the blink of an eye. Few books make me cry; this did. Thank you Adichie for your work, thank you Dua for sharing your intelligence and devotion to literacy. You are both heroes. We salute you!
So true... It left me feeling a way I can't describe... It's so good
Am impressed with Dua Lipa, not only is she talented singer/artist, she is great at interviewing. She's so humble.
Both, the writer and the interviewer are deeply layered women. This conversation was wonderful. I'll be be making a book purchase for Fall. Tthanks so much.
❤
Not only is Dua a wonderful and talented singer, but also a fantastic, humble and down to Earth human being. I love Dua, the one on the big screen and the one on videocalls (I must admit I love the latter, even more) ❤
Dua and Chimamanda, you are both incredible women whom I admire. Thank you so much for sharing this conversation with us all. I'm a Black American from southeast Texas; my grandparents were born and raised in Louisiana. In 2012, I learned that my direct paternal lineage is Igbo after doing an African ancestry test. Chimamanda, you've been instrumental in my self-understanding, and I'm eternally grateful! During an ancestral naming ceremony the following year, after completing my first master's degree, I was gifted the name Chukwuemeka. At the ceremony, King Peggy of Ghana took the lead. I'm also studying screenwriting.
i adore Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie so much
Please Dua don't stop this. It's amazing to hear you interview all these writers. I knew Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie but I want to discover all the other authors you recommend. Thanks for that! ❤
I love Chimamanda, I find her incredibly smart especially to listen to. I am currently rereading the half of a yellow sun,
Please keep posting full videos of the interviews if you can!
I really enjoy how Chimananda talks about her writing process as like a dialogue between her and her characters, a feedback loop with her own initial ideas and the reflections on the plot that occur as she writes. It’s no doubt similar with many writers, but talking about it this way just makes you understand how flexible and open you need to be to create masterful works. Willing to adapt and change your ideas as it all develops. A lot like life in many ways. I think a lot of people try to plan out everything from the onset and foresee every detail and development ahead of time, but I love her serenity in accepting that her work does in fact gain a life of its own once she starts to write. No matter how much we plan in life, you will always meet with change and unexpected circumstances. Her approach to this embraces that fact rather than trying to fight it, like so much of Western culture which has both intentionally and unintentionally conditioned us to do. Your average westerner needs to learn “dance moves” before they can dance, most of the global south just moves to the rhythms, learning along the way and are much better at dancing for it. Funny enough, in the West this is becoming a golden rule in entrepreneurship: launch early and learn along the way. Don’t try plan out the perfect idea down to the last detail before launching and getting mass feedback from customers. Anyways, I’m running late for something, so imma end this here. But just wanted to add that I’m probably going to go buy her book now. I love it when the hype of a person is not misplaced or purely manufactured by industry PR experts. Like with Stormzy (imo). You wonder before engaging with their work whether the hype is superficial or based on something promising that doesn’t quite hit the mark on the deeper levels of experience. And then you engage and it hits you unmistakably: they are deserving of it and then some!
Chimamanda has got to be one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Two of the most intelligent and beautiful women in the workd talking to each other…this is epic!!
Yes I know because there are not that many highly intelliegnt women so we are so lucky to have these two ...lol in the whole wide world !! oh and beautiful too..mustn't forget that.I mean if they were ugly who would care what they had to say,right ?!!! 😏🙄
I love Chimamanda.
Dua Lipa there is something about your voice that drives me crazy, when you sing, when you talk, with that british accent, you just melt me ❤❤❤💎💎💎🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎🤘🤘🤘🎧🎵🎧
Books are great. And instructive. A person learns a lot from them and understands other things that do not directly affect him. Books bring people together. As well as music. 📖🎵👍
I love your third sentence. Books teach us things beyond ourselves and that is so important both for our own humility and for others.
❤ oh what an amazing video
I felt so much energy between these women and a lot of emotion too. I don’t know maybe if anyone felt the same?
Nigeria 🇳🇬 to the world
Amazing novel
I love watching Dua talk with other people about literature, it is as enlightening as it is fun to see people have a good conversation. I love every part of it and it is giving me a good addition to my read list. 😊❤️
As an American political tribal warfare is especially troublesome, and half the yellow sun is definitely a book I need to read. Thank you both ❤️🕊️
I looooove dua Lipa!
0:06 Her smile is so captivating
Such a wonderful conversation! Every single time I watch the discussion right after reading the bookclub pick, I feel like they are so many details I didn't quite understand at first. Dua and Chimamanda are both wonderful women and I'm excited to go watch Adichie's TED Talks. I didn't know either about the biafran war before reading this book. I usually read books about war that are bloody and devastating and inhumane and reading the experience of civilians trying to carry on with their lives while being completely wrecked was truly interesting. Loved their discussion about love!
If I may ask though, why can't the discussions have spoilers in them, since it's a bookclub discussion (so people who watch are supposed to have read the book)?
Can't wait for the next read! Thankyou Service95!
Immediately ordered the audiobook. I last read Americanah. Thank you for brining this to my attention.
Service 95 so good presentation from Dua Lipa.....I am so surprise Basically Dua Lipa superb singer songwriter super model and now she have presented service 95... address different issues in ours life how she manage all these activities so much surprised. I am Big fan of her songs.
What a wonderful interview. The way they appreciate each other is beautiful
Love the interview in yourube...you can actually watch the faces, the expressions....then im a firm beliver the LOVE is the essence of life in the world and lastly im.amazed how Dua really studies investigate deep every interviewer to do the excellent job that she is doing along with her team....👏👏💖💖
I love the entirety of this interview!!! Dua, the way you spoke shows how much emotion you felt reading the book. I totally love this interview, I love this channel.
I already know that this book is going to reach up from its pages, and give me delicious vibes/energy.
What a conversation. 👏🏾
❤A DUO WE NEEDED
I love watching this videos of interviews ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Two incredible combination of human, I never ever thought would come in contact with each other, but nevertheless, this was an interview worth watching!
Good shit..... Great book.
Love you Dua, thanks for adding books to my list. I strive for 52 books every year, and you help out so much 🙏🏽 many thanks!
Very interesting interview ❤❤.. please go read the book if you haven't.. it's a beautiful one❤
Seconded, I would love postings here as well if possible. I love these diddies
Dua Lipa you are the most beautiful being ever ❤❤❤💎💎💎🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎🤘🤘🤘🎧🎵🎧
Thenks, love you, Makcim❤
Love love Dua💓
Wow, Dua Lipa is a Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie fan? The more you learn… colour me subscribed. More interviews like this, please:)
I love Dua Lipa❤
Great conversation
every single letter should be appreciated. well just the nice ones. mic drop
Доброе утро, любимая. Люблю тебя Максим❤
Sentir que vc estava sorrindo em alguns momentos e seja essa pessoa simplesmente que encanta todos os seus fãs pelo mundo afora🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹✨✨✨✨😍😍😍😍
I love it from 🇮🇳
Wonder couple.
Buena entrevista. Felicidades!!
Alex kept up this Mr. Marceau approach until the lazy summer dusk slunk into dark, when he swerved abruptly off the motorway at an obscure exit. (Kathy Lette)
Miracle & Culture
Dua, you are an amazing girl, I dream of meeting you, I hope you see my comment, your vision is very close to me, I'm watching you)
All love ❤
Adorável Thank you for your sweet Look 💌
00:06 🤝 The host expresses admiration and excitement about speaking with the guest, highlighting their extensive credentials.
00:33 📚 The guest is introduced as an award-winning author, international feminist icon, and popular TED speaker, with notable works like "Half of a Yellow Sun."
01:49 🎙 The guest appreciates the platform for promoting reading, expressing concern that people are reading less today.
03:03 📜 The guest explains that "Half of a Yellow Sun" serves as an act of remembrance for those who died in the Biafra War, emphasizing the importance of historical memory.
03:44 🇳🇬 The guest provides a brief history of Nigeria, explaining its creation by the British and the resulting ethnic and religious tensions that led to the Biafra War.
06:01 🛢 The guest highlights that the war was primarily about control over oil resources, with Nigeria fighting to keep Biafra from seceding.
07:45 💔 The host is moved by the book's emotional depth, particularly the intertwining themes of love and war.
08:06 🧒 The guest discusses the character Uku, a houseboy in the novel, who represents human potential and shares similarities with the guest's own personality.
10:24 💖 The guest talks about their love for love stories and the importance of love, even during war, inspired by personal stories from their father.
11:11 👫 The guest wanted the novel to explore how love changes in times of war, reflecting on how characters evolve and their relationships are affected.
14:03 🌱 The host and guest discuss the theme of loss of innocence in the novel, mirroring the disillusionment of Nigerians post-independence.
15:06 🏛 The guest emphasizes that almost everything in the book actually happened, aiming to keep the story authentic and reflective of real complexities in love and war.
15:57 👩🦳 The conversation notes the presence of strong female characters in the book, hinting at further discussion on their roles.
16:15 📚 The experiences of women in the war are often absent; the author intentionally focuses on female characters.
16:49 👩🔬 The author conducted extensive research, finding most war stories centered on men, despite women's significant roles.
17:01 💪 Women fought, mobilized, and contributed during Biafra, so the author wanted to reflect their substantial roles in the narrative.
18:06 👥 The interviewer identifies with both characters, appreciating their different traits and life choices.
19:17 🔍 A friend noted the author might have split aspects of herself into the twin characters.
19:53 🕵♂ Richard, an unfulfilled character, realizes the war story isn't his to tell; this role is given to Ugu.
20:44 🌍 Richard's character draws significant interest due to his British background and involvement in Nigeria.
21:43 🏠 Richard seeks a sense of belonging, feeling more Biafran than the Biafrans, complicating his identity.
22:42 💔 Richard's character defies the typical all-knowing colonizer trope; he is uncertain and more humanized.
23:50 📖 The author's characters often take on a life of their own, shaping the story in unexpected ways.
24:27 💪 Kainene's character displays strength and resilience in making difficult choices during the war.
25:04 🏰 The twins' upper-class parents flee to London during the war, contrasting with Ugu's nobility and groundedness.
26:06 🧑🤝🧑 Ugu's character, inspired by a real person, explores themes of class and opportunity in Nigeria.
27:23 😂 Ugu's experiences offer humor and commentary on the class system and human nature.
28:15 🗣 The inclusion of Igbo language in the novel reflects the characters' true lives and adds authenticity.
29:33 🎉 The author is delighted when readers learn Igbo phrases from the novel, appreciating the cultural connection.
30:04 🌸 The author expresses pride in Igbo culture, despite acknowledging its issues with women's roles.
I love it from 🇨🇺🇨🇺🤩
Somos dos 😂❤❤
@@mlleclaudette 😅😅🤍🤍
Amazing :) ♥️
❤❤
I am not against woman rights especially against "right to be loved by the man on the way they feel mostly enough for them to thrive in any aspect of life" but from the first time I heard expression "feminism" (many years ago) I felt this word is out of energy balance.
Maybe it is best to change "word expression" and to "save the world from recesion".
Lets change the word vibe for one world tribe.
Pleasure was mine to listen two very clever ladies without "spoilers". Thank you!
🇧🇷😘✨🤳✨♥️ linda demais d lipa ❤
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❤❤🔥🔥
Wait. Dua Lipa is smart? Whatttt..?😂😂 I knew there was something self aware about her. Interesting fact: Dua lipa has also made music with Nigerian artists. Cool lady
Dua Lipa you take my breath away ❤❤❤💎💎💎🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎🤘🤘🤘🎧🎵🎧
does anyone know how to be part of the book club?
his name is Miró, he is paiting eyes with fine lines :) obviously he is a master, but what genre in art does he belong to ? miss dot in art, likes her studio free ? compare milk 2 spiders :(
i love dua and chimamanda 🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful interview but Biafra did not have oil because the region with oil is not Igbo.
School me, before the beginning of the war in which regions was Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River located
And even today if Biafra didn’t have oil why are Imo, Abia states under NDDC ?
During the war, the deposits in these regions, Imo and Abia, were not estimated and valued. Biafran forces took Port Harcourt. It was Port Harcourt that was the oil hub. Port Harcourt cannot be tagged Igbo.
Shili⛰️🎁
Biafra was a big thing, of course. Even John Lennon was right in the middle of it
1(2):1(2) =1
I wish you would talk about fruit. Do they grow Apples in Nigeria?
No. The climate doesn't support that
g bug
Can Chimanda tell us about her meeting with President Bongo?
Cojfq
If she’s a transphob, I would really hate that. She is so likable and such a great artist.
Transphobe means what exactly ?
Imagine talking about 'tranphob' on a novel about an event with killed 2Million biafrans
It would be lovely if Chimanda would put up a photo of herself with a Bonobo Monkey.
Why?
@Service95 You should bring Gavras on the podcast that way we can all find out how your bullshit relationship with him came to be.