Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: identity, feminism and honest conversations

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024

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  • @ramatuhayatu842
    @ramatuhayatu842 5 років тому +1397

    Anywhere I see chimamanda, I click.

  • @theblackpearl7035
    @theblackpearl7035 5 років тому +862

    I love how she doesnt try to fake an accent, so eloquent and articulate. Intelligent woman

    • @ShivamSingh-qz3kh
      @ShivamSingh-qz3kh 5 років тому +5

      Ahan?

    • @onamiilove777
      @onamiilove777 4 роки тому +19

      Isn't she using her natural educated voice??..lol

    • @Namanda425
      @Namanda425 4 роки тому +22

      Everything falls into place the minute you accept yourself

    • @emilreads
      @emilreads 4 роки тому +18

      She inspired me in one interview not to emulate any accent. I speak fluent English, but with my own accent proudly. :)

    • @deboraholuwabunmi7142
      @deboraholuwabunmi7142 4 роки тому +12

      Being well spoken is different from faking an accent

  • @topgurl9313
    @topgurl9313 4 роки тому +106

    I'm basically watching every video I can find of Chimamanda.

  • @manyblessings8008
    @manyblessings8008 4 роки тому +507

    I realized that Chimamanda maintained her original African accent and she thinks briefly before speaking. I could listen to her all day.

    • @allthingsyolanda7731
      @allthingsyolanda7731 4 роки тому +5

      I'm with you all DAY

    • @pinkclogs
      @pinkclogs 4 роки тому +50

      it’s an Igbo accent, not an African accent. there are thousands of ethnic groups in Africa because -news flash- Africa is a _continent_ made up of over 50 countries and even in Nigeria alone there are over 200 ethnic groups! i’m not trying to admonish you or anything but that’s quite a dangerous thing to say in this day and age :)

    • @pinkclogs
      @pinkclogs 4 роки тому +22

      scratch that, it’s a typical Nigerian accent, i just realised. an Igbo accent has more emphasis on vowels at the end of every word 😬 my first thought was Igbo accent since she is from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria

    • @blackmaleeconomicempowerme6286
      @blackmaleeconomicempowerme6286 4 роки тому +5

      @@pinkclogs nothing they said was dangerous. She is African. You're doing too much

    • @loveandonlylove2359
      @loveandonlylove2359 4 роки тому +11

      Black Male Economic Empowerment BMEE do you realize a Nigerian accent is different from Ghanian for exemple? There is no such thing as African accent. But you're right there is nothing dangerous in making an innocent mistake.

  • @daughterofkush4031
    @daughterofkush4031 4 роки тому +231

    I say this very humbly,i did a paper on American civil war and my professor gave me back my paper and her comments were "you truly suprised me.I thought you would struggle with this because you are not from here.This was the best paper i have had to grade".i got a 98 but more than the grade,i got a boost in my confidence.I was good enough!
    My professor and i have remained great friends even after college,as she became very intrested on my views about things.
    As Africans or even people of African descent,we have to work twice as hard to prove ourselves but we do have to.We really have to change people's minds through our brilliance,telling our stories like Chimamanda is doing.She is changing stereotypes using her pen,peacefully.Sometimes,a pen,a good story,a good speech is better than guns,violence or aggressiveness to bring about change.She is truly an inspiration!

    • @ariamisak8039
      @ariamisak8039 4 роки тому +8

      very true! washing away the stereotypes by being an example and using every plat form in our daily life is the key! It is hard work but better than seeing and living the consequences and damages of stereotyping.

    • @kamilasousa3357
      @kamilasousa3357 3 роки тому +1

      💯👏

    • @jojoheart3881
      @jojoheart3881 3 роки тому +1

      totally agreed

    • @joan_007
      @joan_007 3 роки тому +1

      Sadly, it's true

    • @alexandriahatten2167
      @alexandriahatten2167 2 роки тому

      @@kamilasousa3357 I totally do agree

  • @lush4real
    @lush4real 5 років тому +434

    I want to talk like Chimamanda. She so eloquent 🥰

  • @Tigooooooooooo
    @Tigooooooooooo 4 роки тому +481

    This Nigerian accent should be packed and sold to our girls to emulate because it is amazing beautiful, persuasive, assertive and more

    • @cleora1819
      @cleora1819 4 роки тому +14

      And the boys???

    • @PAWNB3YOND
      @PAWNB3YOND 4 роки тому +4

      this is an igbo accent

    • @thisnigerianlovesdrinkingg4522
      @thisnigerianlovesdrinkingg4522 4 роки тому +2

      Prem's Writing That’s a big lie!

    • @jumokeomotayo3407
      @jumokeomotayo3407 4 роки тому +6

      I'm very sure every Nigerian already has their own accent, our own Nigerian accent, and what about the boys???????

    • @godwinejiofor8064
      @godwinejiofor8064 3 роки тому +3

      @@PAWNB3YOND igbo accent? Dont let us disgrace ourselves here you guys are tribalistic

  • @nathanmalik1697
    @nathanmalik1697 4 роки тому +95

    Intelligent interviewer. Intelligent interviewee. Intellectual audience... UA-cam videos don't get better than this.

  • @20thaprilopinions
    @20thaprilopinions 3 роки тому +97

    The interviewer is absolutely incredible and amazing. She's intelligent and friendly

    • @ernestoparis
      @ernestoparis 3 роки тому +16

      Unlike the French journalist who asked the absurd question "if there is a bookshelf in Nigeria?".

    • @milaaudaci7288
      @milaaudaci7288 3 роки тому +8

      from the sample of the novel about the snow, you can tell that the interviewer is sincerly her reader

    • @tgaorganicfarmstgaorganicf902
      @tgaorganicfarmstgaorganicf902 3 роки тому

      @@milaaudaci7288 or someone who did her due research

  • @naledinyathi2748
    @naledinyathi2748 3 роки тому +29

    Wait can we all take a moment to praise the crown on her head. Chimamanda is a beautiful soul❤

  • @betsyluengas7900
    @betsyluengas7900 5 років тому +291

    I was surprised that so many commented on the theme of being a victim. This author speaks with wit and insight about the human experience and she speaks not as a victim but as someone who knows her own identity through self examination. Beautiful, but certainly not a victim.

    • @ShivamSingh-qz3kh
      @ShivamSingh-qz3kh 5 років тому +8

      Agree!

    • @alphabangura8360
      @alphabangura8360 4 роки тому +11

      She also clarified that she is aware of her previledge position as an educated Black woman which might not be the same for some in a less previledge position to confidently express she doesn't see herself as a victim. She may not be but there are millions whose experiences may be different from hers.

    • @clairejohnson7809
      @clairejohnson7809 3 роки тому +5

      I wouldnt be surprised if these comments were by men? Those born with privilage feel oppressed by equality.

    • @dpcisunbreakable
      @dpcisunbreakable 2 роки тому

      @@clairejohnson7809 Very true!

  • @sarayegezu2435
    @sarayegezu2435 4 роки тому +158

    I am in love with this woman. Every girl should learn about her.

    • @OriginalJohnnyCage
      @OriginalJohnnyCage 4 роки тому +9

      Everyone should learn from her

    • @joan_007
      @joan_007 3 роки тому +5

      And the boys too!!!
      Every gender should learn from her

  • @msw170
    @msw170 5 років тому +103

    I love her for saying all the things I am thinking on such a grand platform.

  • @Abobagunwa
    @Abobagunwa 5 років тому +229

    I see Chimamanda has become more unhinged, less hesitant in the expression of her views. Her body language is more open too. She has grown comfortable with her public persona. Refreshing!

    • @emiliarose18
      @emiliarose18 4 роки тому +32

      @Elétióbad-You must have never followed her.
      By the way, when you used the word "unhinged" do you perhaps mean "unfettered"
      Now to my point
      She has always been open, showed candour and has never bothered with upholding any stereotype.

    • @Abobagunwa
      @Abobagunwa 4 роки тому +13

      Emilia Rose Actually I have always followed her right from the beginning. If you go back to her past videos say... 4yrs back, you will observe that she was more conservative in appearance - makeup, dress style, hair and even in her conversation. She still put forward her ideas, however it was in a less engaging manner and more matter-of-fact back then. Now she is open, unapologetically opinionated, and even uses reckless language like “fuck-you-ness” now 😉. I always knew ‘she didn’t give a damn’ by what she wrote in her books, but in her interviews back then, she appeared careful and a bit hesitant even in her responses.
      Now, Chimamanda “doesn’t give a damn in person too”, and that is the change I see. It is not a criticism though, just an observation of her growth in her journey of being in public eye.

    • @emiliarose18
      @emiliarose18 4 роки тому +17

      @@Abobagunwa I read your comment within the context of you referring to her as "unhinged"
      Please look up the dictionary meaning of the word. You will understand why anybody will see your comment as disparaging.

    • @KiRetteCouture
      @KiRetteCouture 4 роки тому +7

      @@Abobagunwa I think it depends on who interviews her. A lot of journos have simply bored her. But you are right. She seems more relaxed these days.

    • @lesleykramer7207
      @lesleykramer7207 4 роки тому +7

      I don't think "unhinged" means what you think it does

  • @jachinwilliams2479
    @jachinwilliams2479 4 роки тому +74

    I Can listen to her speak all day. She articulate her thoughts so well.

    • @bigman7185
      @bigman7185 3 роки тому +1

      She is my very own sister, i am very proud of her.

  • @girlwiththemagicpen
    @girlwiththemagicpen 4 роки тому +111

    You know you have to drop everything you're doing when a Queen is speaking

    • @loveandonlylove2359
      @loveandonlylove2359 4 роки тому

      Oh please Beleive me what's wrong in admiring someone? Especially when what that person is doing is recommendable? I mean now days we have people who are not afraid of demonstrate in the name of evil, why not expressing admiration for good souls?

  • @leratomasemola6888
    @leratomasemola6888 4 роки тому +67

    Nigeria 🇳🇬 stand up. 🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾. She epitomizes great writing skills in terms of human theory ideology, specifically the notion on feminism and gender politics. She's amazing 😉 she inspires me and so many other woman (and men) that stand for feminism and gender politics.

    • @bigman7185
      @bigman7185 3 роки тому

      I beg your pardon, she is Biafran and never Nigerian. She couldn't possibly be. Nigeria is a scam and does not exist anywhere!

    • @nmg1909
      @nmg1909 2 роки тому

      @@bigman7185 Did you ask if she supports Biafra ideology?

    • @KomeEmielu
      @KomeEmielu 2 роки тому

      @@nmg1909 lol

  • @helendiamond5574
    @helendiamond5574 4 роки тому +62

    Her diction is crystal clear and lovely. No faking of accent

    • @vinnyn6377
      @vinnyn6377 3 роки тому +1

      Why did u emphasize on her accent? American in Africa speak with her accent not Nigerian accent the same with an English visitor in Nigeria. Still u expect her to speak with American accent just because she is in US .
      Her accent is part of her originality.

    • @joan_007
      @joan_007 3 роки тому

      Gbam!!!💯

  • @elky360
    @elky360 4 роки тому +112

    Her hair is everythinggggg and I felt completely vindicated about my thoughts on the workplace when she mentioned “cultural fit”

  • @dimimuidowu1696
    @dimimuidowu1696 5 років тому +162

    She did a brilliant job pronouncing chimamanda

    • @wacundirangu1661
      @wacundirangu1661 4 роки тому +2

      😅😅

    • @manyblessings8008
      @manyblessings8008 4 роки тому +39

      If people mention and spell Schwarzenegger without fumbling then Chimamanda should not be a problem.

    • @dimimuidowu1696
      @dimimuidowu1696 4 роки тому +4

      vivian baidoo you did a brilliant job spelling Schwarz..... too 🙂

    • @manyblessings8008
      @manyblessings8008 4 роки тому

      DIMIMU idowu 😅😅

    • @KiRetteCouture
      @KiRetteCouture 4 роки тому +4

      It's not a difficult name. I'm sure she's fine with Tchaikovsky.

  • @reyfortea6090
    @reyfortea6090 3 роки тому +47

    I so wish this were dubbed in Spanish or subtitled so I could share it with my family. What a deep, thoughtful discussion of race, gender and identity.

    • @Churros1616
      @Churros1616 3 роки тому +1

      You can actually translate it. Translations on UA-cam can be from the community.

  • @aboveandbeyondfamily
    @aboveandbeyondfamily 4 роки тому +106

    Life doesn't have a "sensitivity screen", we have to live with the harshness of reality each day and it should be reflected in the books we read.

  • @n.m6249
    @n.m6249 2 роки тому +10

    I love her honesty, her deep voice, ability to talk about uncomfortable topics, African beauty, she's dripping with class. I love how she lives between Nigeria and US, other people would neglect their African country. She's proud to African.

  • @destinyovbiebo8988
    @destinyovbiebo8988 5 років тому +50

    She is such a powerful speaker.

  • @lismarcel
    @lismarcel 4 роки тому +45

    She is now in my city and I saw her last night and asked her a question

  • @akuaobourkyerewaa
    @akuaobourkyerewaa 5 років тому +73

    I think Chimmanda is an insightful author and she executed the interview intellectually, touching on all the salient points on the spheres of race, identity and feminism. Kudos !👏.

  • @fym90
    @fym90 3 роки тому +53

    "I want to know how England wrecked Nigera" hahaha I died!

    • @globalismoblackman
      @globalismoblackman 2 роки тому +2

      I would like to see Chimamanda Adichie in the debate boxing ring with Caroline Malone on British Imperialism and Colonialism😆🤣😂. Cerebral fireworks gonna kick off 🔥😆🤣😂

    • @jcornwall6228
      @jcornwall6228 2 роки тому +1

      How about wrecked everywhere they colonized? She was the most wreckless and brutal of colonial powers and least generous.

    • @josephechebi3912
      @josephechebi3912 2 роки тому +3

      @@jcornwall6228 I think France takes the cake on that

  • @kumbiraigwatidzo5003
    @kumbiraigwatidzo5003 5 років тому +91

    Love your hair it’s literally glorious!

  • @a.j.3088
    @a.j.3088 5 років тому +36

    Chimamanda and Toni Morrison are 2 authors whose work I love and whose interviews I enjoy watching. They are so honest and encourage honesty in story telling.

    • @happylindsay4475
      @happylindsay4475 2 роки тому +1

      What I loved about Tonj Morrison's writing is she decentered the gaze of whiteness and white references and told our stories. With beauty, with intelligence, with pathos, nuance, spirituality, care, integrity and above all LOVE. My life became richer after encountering her work.

  • @roisinconn
    @roisinconn 5 років тому +95

    This is an excellent interview. Feels like a real conversation than an interview. I did have to really concentrate to find the question in what Sacha was saying - loved it on the whole.

  • @princeike9059
    @princeike9059 4 роки тому +23

    i have known her to be bold an optimistic, she makes me feel proud that am an african.

  • @riotfiftyk5508
    @riotfiftyk5508 3 роки тому +10

    The Interviewer is equally brilliant, these two together are priceless to watch, a refreshing package of credit to the female gender and humans everywhere.

  • @apologistronnie3815
    @apologistronnie3815 5 років тому +56

    I share your philosophy Chimamanda....especially your aspiration of involving men and women in feminism...I as an African man I would add that for one who knows how it feels to be treated differently on account of colour I ought to make it my life's work to see that no other human is ever treated or ignored on act of gender, color , status, religion or sexual orientation especially under my watch...
    Therefore, on that account I sort of see myself as male feminist and like Martin Luther I dream of an involution where human beings realise that we are all humans and we deserve to be accorded the same treatment irrespective of our other accidents.

    • @a.d.w8385
      @a.d.w8385 4 роки тому +4

      You are an African male feminist? Whaaaaa???.

    • @Rdas1000
      @Rdas1000 4 роки тому +6

      Great expression of thought!!!!you have beautifully used words to describe what's in your mind..... respect from India

    • @EF-tb2fm
      @EF-tb2fm 4 роки тому +5

      We are HUMAN BEINGS. As a white woman in the U.S. with a Ph.D., I have faced horrific discrimination in the family court system in the U.S. because my ex-husband is a better liar than I am. Civil Rights are for EVERYONE. I advocate for disability rights, but it is the same fight for all those who not are straight, white men. I AM A MOTHER. That does not matter. I lost my children to an abusive monster. The female judge has a documented history of sexism, as her bias for men is appalling.
      That we should all be judged by our character, unfortunately, is still a dream.

    • @EF-tb2fm
      @EF-tb2fm 4 роки тому +1

      @ a.d.w. n. Not shock: SUPPORT!

    • @marisabel5500
      @marisabel5500 4 роки тому +1

      Well said, everyone should try to do the same

  • @sarahnjeri105
    @sarahnjeri105 4 роки тому +24

    Her parents raised her right 👌

  • @FlexNFly
    @FlexNFly 4 роки тому +31

    She speaks and immediately my life changes. She's the last of her breed!

    • @YemiAyodeji
      @YemiAyodeji 4 роки тому +4

      we can re create more of her😘

    • @Mosiwomeka
      @Mosiwomeka 4 роки тому +1

      @@YemiAyodeji Exactly

    • @FreeIndeed
      @FreeIndeed 4 роки тому +1

      Your hair is giving me life.

    • @uzomaedith9627
      @uzomaedith9627 4 роки тому +3

      She's not dear, am here

    • @mpdoriscar
      @mpdoriscar 3 роки тому +3

      There wil always be another with such caliber and uniqueness as she.

  • @ariamisak8039
    @ariamisak8039 4 роки тому +24

    Beautiful Natural hair!!! Thank you for working and trying to change the stigma around black identity, Africanism, afro hair, skin color etc.. a very intelligent woman!

  • @katureebe
    @katureebe 4 роки тому +42

    I relate to her saying she didn't know her race till she moved to the US, I myself didn't think my race was an issue till I moved from Uganda to South Africa, now all of a sudden I am forced to belong.

  • @obijoseph3669
    @obijoseph3669 5 років тому +237

    black a glorious color of chocolate.

  • @shysensei2348
    @shysensei2348 3 роки тому +10

    She is everything a woman should look up to and she's got gorgeous hair !

    • @islandgirl5382
      @islandgirl5382 3 роки тому +1

      She wears it 'proudly'! Unlike many of her African and African American sister's in prominent positions globally. They continue to wear the weaves and wigs. She can step into any room; her hair tucked if in a more Corporate or Regal setting; totally Natural in a relaxed setting as for this interview. Absolutely Gorgeous!

    • @shysensei2348
      @shysensei2348 3 роки тому

      @@islandgirl5382 Yes. Her hair is a natural crown. A true melanin Queen.✨

  • @oluomaakidi7275
    @oluomaakidi7275 4 роки тому +17

    The way she puts observation into words is amazing

  • @isiomachigbolu1622
    @isiomachigbolu1622 4 роки тому +14

    She is absolutely the best , proud of you Chimamanda, keep it up,bravo

  • @charlesemeka2804
    @charlesemeka2804 4 роки тому +25

    I need more videos of her, I can listen to her speak a whole year

  • @jbeebaz5194
    @jbeebaz5194 4 роки тому +16

    Chimamanda to me is a jewel. Her power of speech, impeccable construction of phrases & her overall articulative deliverery leaves her audiences with clear & concise message as well as points of note in virtually all her conversations both written & verbal.
    She is no doubt gifted & she is putting that gift to great use.
    God blss her & her bby.

  • @shmoolicious
    @shmoolicious 5 років тому +49

    What a wonderful person! A joy to listen to!

  • @justiceerimjunior3949
    @justiceerimjunior3949 5 років тому +27

    She is too brave to sit there and use such words,were do how strength come from

  • @raomance
    @raomance 5 років тому +114

    Well the cameraman on the left clearly wasn't prepared for Chimamanda's glorious black hair. 😅

    • @Mosiwomeka
      @Mosiwomeka 4 роки тому +4

      😂

    • @darlinglovesmoi7141
      @darlinglovesmoi7141 4 роки тому +5

      Honestly my hair to be like that

    • @nnekachukwuka370
      @nnekachukwuka370 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @vickieogb1262
      @vickieogb1262 4 роки тому +1

      @@Mosiwomeka you are here, I see you😊.
      I notice your comments on Nigeria UA-camrs comment session😊

    • @Mosiwomeka
      @Mosiwomeka 4 роки тому +1

      @@vickieogb1262 Yes yes yes... Hiiiii

  • @ucheesomonu9098
    @ucheesomonu9098 5 років тому +40

    The Nigerians who think Chimamanda is crazy are crazy

    • @Biobele
      @Biobele 5 років тому +3

      Please delete your comment

    • @not-even-german4892
      @not-even-german4892 5 років тому +3

      @@Biobele 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i'm done

    • @tonalizo
      @tonalizo 4 роки тому

      Hahahaha

    • @uzomaedith9627
      @uzomaedith9627 4 роки тому

      Honestly

    • @pomat6211
      @pomat6211 3 роки тому

      Louder😂

  • @lakeman4101
    @lakeman4101 4 роки тому +22

    Her carriage and candor and charm, make me admire her

  • @mamosaconfidenceramaru4643
    @mamosaconfidenceramaru4643 4 роки тому +15

    Her voice is power✊!

  • @mimiu1905
    @mimiu1905 3 роки тому +5

    Her courage and honesty is admirable, she inspires me to be my truest self!

  • @kwameasimah
    @kwameasimah 3 роки тому +9

    Hmm I can listen to this lady the whole day and won’t get bored 😐

  • @gracajose6861
    @gracajose6861 3 роки тому +8

    This was amazing and the interviewer did a great job, just love seeing women chining like this!

  • @RedHearts178
    @RedHearts178 3 роки тому +14

    ugh her voice, the hair, the way she speaks 🥺🥺🥺 I’m sooo obsessed with this woman

  • @Namanda425
    @Namanda425 4 роки тому +7

    Writers don't write to offend, rather they write to express themselves

  • @bibaolaitan5189
    @bibaolaitan5189 5 років тому +18

    I just love this woman so much, she agrees with me on one thing being dishonest in your stories to Please ppl is just stupid...

  • @goddess9624
    @goddess9624 4 роки тому +6

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, you are a legend and a gem. 💎
    This was a phenomenal discussion👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
    You are the greatest of all time 👑👑

  • @leozzzomnom
    @leozzzomnom 5 років тому +28

    Chimamanda ngozi adichie ❤️

  • @aphiwemagaya3279
    @aphiwemagaya3279 5 років тому +30

    OMG! This woman is so brilliant and smart❤❤❤

  • @yemio4693
    @yemio4693 5 років тому +144

    England wrecked Nigeria, England always meddling ...........🤣😂😨

    • @r.i.3073
      @r.i.3073 5 років тому +2

      Yemi O 😂😂😂

    • @kiwidreams3
      @kiwidreams3 5 років тому +22

      Yemi O England screwed up many of its “colonial” countries. As USA is screwing up the rest of the world now!

    • @tosinojo7310
      @tosinojo7310 4 роки тому +8

      you should see what france has done..its way worse

    • @7rl1
      @7rl1 4 роки тому +2

      Nawa for you, England oh. See your life

    • @rhuonaChanel
      @rhuonaChanel 3 роки тому +3

      Now Nigeria wrecks Nigeria.

  • @simonaoronsaye3113
    @simonaoronsaye3113 3 роки тому +17

    She is becoming a huge role model for me

  • @piecanete7979
    @piecanete7979 4 роки тому +27

    Learning Literature, Identity, Race, Feminism, English Vocabulary, etc. In one video with Chimamanda.💗

  • @Licla
    @Licla 4 роки тому +10

    Igbo kwenu.🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 Naijafrica represent✊🏾 the most beautiful continent.

  • @alphabangura8360
    @alphabangura8360 4 роки тому +9

    One of the most important contribution is what the interviewer said about employers can talk about gender because they have daughters and wives. I will suggest that's one of the reasons gender equality is advancing faster than race equality. If I know an ideal will help improve my daughter or my wife's chances then I wouldn't mind giving up some of my previledge. This fact does not always apply to racism. It's this fact that's exercising racist people so much whenever they see White/Black relationships because they know with mixed relationships slowly but surely racial previledge will be extinct.

  • @devikaweerakoon6901
    @devikaweerakoon6901 5 років тому +13

    Love 💞 you so so much. She never fails to mesmerize me with her beautiful flawless speeches.

  • @doreenhove6151
    @doreenhove6151 4 роки тому +7

    I love her personality...... She is unapologetic, shez so real

  • @sumimaind
    @sumimaind 5 років тому +60

    We need more people like Chimamanda in the world and less people like Trump!

    • @tayosekoni308
      @tayosekoni308 5 років тому

      Compact right

    • @bloopdaddy
      @bloopdaddy 4 роки тому

      @Tetrimas lol

    • @darlinglovesmoi7141
      @darlinglovesmoi7141 4 роки тому

      I understand your meaning and example but we don't need to bring one down to raise one up. Hopefully I didn't come off as rude.

  • @jay_onair
    @jay_onair 4 роки тому +9

    Chimamanda is amazing!!! But this interviewer is amazing, those questions!!!

  • @aoifeshanley3744
    @aoifeshanley3744 3 роки тому +3

    I adore this woman...so intelligent and sensible. Her views are the answer to the future of our worldview of humanity

  • @lexie8516
    @lexie8516 5 років тому +18

    I love this woman.

  • @robertah2353
    @robertah2353 4 роки тому +4

    I like what she said about rejecting being nice and likeable. I love her assertiveness

  • @Sr79285
    @Sr79285 5 років тому +29

    One of the best speakers. I love her Ted talk too. Also, interesting because I live near Dulles. Interesting...

  • @pearlclam7946
    @pearlclam7946 5 років тому +20

    This is brilliant.

  • @stevenagy88
    @stevenagy88 5 років тому +21

    I am normally not a fan of this format or the subject matter, but this is one intelligent and well-spoken human being. I will try picking up one of her books.

    • @HippieSkippy100
      @HippieSkippy100 5 років тому +2

      No need, just tell yourself you're racist for having an opposing opinion.

    • @stevenagy88
      @stevenagy88 5 років тому +4

      @@HippieSkippy100 in apparent contrast to you, I prefer reading to talking to myself, as well as an educated and polite exchange of arguments.

    • @dlilwon
      @dlilwon 4 роки тому +1

      Steve Nagy watch her ted talks too. Awe inspiring

  • @gabriel1rodrigues2
    @gabriel1rodrigues2 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the lesson Chimanda. I learn so much everytime I hear you. Most of your sayings grow deep roots on me. I'm just glad that you exists.

  • @lilianmganyizi6286
    @lilianmganyizi6286 5 років тому +28

    This is interesting..she looks amazing and so is she. My chocolate glorious skin sis. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @temitopeoketikun1379
    @temitopeoketikun1379 5 років тому +7

    I LOVE YOU CHIMAMANDA. I honestly really do.

  • @Phoenix_69
    @Phoenix_69 4 роки тому +11

    That's a Boss Lady right there!👍🏿😊

  • @tayouriri7415
    @tayouriri7415 4 роки тому +9

    Excellent point .."where are the programmes for the men ?"

  • @nenyebabyyy
    @nenyebabyyy 4 дні тому

    She speaks so eloquently. My role model fr

  • @kilenamapenai6127
    @kilenamapenai6127 4 роки тому +4

    I admire and adore your work. You have given me strength as a feminist👌
    Thank you. Keep shinning ma'❤

  • @Lanzascoloradas
    @Lanzascoloradas 3 роки тому +2

    I truly admire her perspicacity and wisdom, she is a great inspiration.

  • @aphiwemagaya3279
    @aphiwemagaya3279 5 років тому +17

    I need to read her books

    • @UKLeonie
      @UKLeonie 4 роки тому +2

      You really do,be it ebook/paper or audio. Enjoy the journey.

    • @seyramam6451
      @seyramam6451 4 роки тому

      Fam do cos you're missing out! ;)

  • @ThrivewithUzoamaka
    @ThrivewithUzoamaka 4 роки тому +8

    Always important to look at context and intent...

  • @noone9472
    @noone9472 6 місяців тому +1

    When chimamanda talked about hair one thing came to mind, and that’s hair on your body, your legs, your underarms, between your legs, letting it be natural has become a political statement when sometimes you’re just tired of constantly plucking it out. But letting your hair be is so emotionally exhausting in society that I remove it now just as not to have to talk about it or act as if you don’t see the looks

  • @rajilee
    @rajilee 4 роки тому +4

    I loved every single thing about this whole conversation.

  • @awkwardvibesforuwitu5822
    @awkwardvibesforuwitu5822 10 місяців тому +1

    oh how I love this woman !! I want to be like her one day !!!!!

  • @therealsoigne
    @therealsoigne 4 роки тому +12

    I agree with her, that if you are telling a story, you shouldn't need a "sensitivity reader". It removes authenticity from truth and artistic liberty from creative writing.

  • @salamatuabdulrahman1256
    @salamatuabdulrahman1256 5 років тому +9

    So much regards for Chimamanda's attitude towards truth.

  • @JackMarshallEatsFood
    @JackMarshallEatsFood 5 років тому +17

    That was great.

  • @KamogeloB
    @KamogeloB 3 роки тому +3

    Chimamanda makes me feel proud to call myself a feminist

  • @joycedeverick6619
    @joycedeverick6619 4 роки тому +1

    I have always been proud of who I am ...Chimamanda Adichie just second's that emotion,Thank you for being you.

  • @blackabdul6588
    @blackabdul6588 5 років тому +10

    I love the attention of front seated grandma

    • @manyblessings8008
      @manyblessings8008 4 роки тому

      Ambika Chandel if you’re going to be a racist troll for a living, then you my friend are going to need an education. Go learn how to spell dummy.

  • @nimrodkush8859
    @nimrodkush8859 5 років тому +4

    My daughter asked me same question dear sister, I love how projects yourself and I hope some day my daughter will be like you.

  • @lunalea1250
    @lunalea1250 2 місяці тому

    That hair, it is simply GLORIOUS & she is simply stunning, t/y for ur " body of work", I read " Purple Hibiscus" & have read everything since, well done, 👸🏽!!❤❤❤

  • @ccgk1325
    @ccgk1325 5 років тому +8

    I like her.. she is well spoken... one thing ,it will never the responsibility of people of color to educate others on the matters of race or awkward comments, they should know they shouldn't make ..we didn't create racism, nor the system supporting it and made a mess,for future generation why should we always help clean after others...at this point , i dont even care if a person is racist..if you dont like me , I dont like you too.. that s alright..I dont feel the urge to accepted or included but I demand RESPECT, especially where it s due...and if you uncomfortable with the truth..your comfort isnt my responsibility too..

  • @pherisndungu463
    @pherisndungu463 4 роки тому +3

    I love her! She’s taught me so much

  • @anonleeleichner3915
    @anonleeleichner3915 3 роки тому +1

    As I am watching this video, I realised that nothing Chimamanda says or does is by accident. Case in point: Out side of her " natural chocolate skin colour" her hair is gloriously au natural , her shoes are flats and her dress looks comfortable... this woman does not have to prove anything to anybody. Take her as she is " storm in the wind". She does not have to beg for a place at the dinner table, she is at the head. Well done!. So very proud to have her represent those of us who have no platforms to share our thoughts I dont believe she would like to be put on a pedestal but, I think she would like to be known as " truth seeker and a truth teller".....!!!!

  • @ginaplopper-norton8839
    @ginaplopper-norton8839 8 місяців тому

    I would literally listen to her read the phone book. I love listening to her talk not just because of the amazing and thoughtful things that she says but her voice itself is so soothing

  • @hlobisilemngomezulu278
    @hlobisilemngomezulu278 3 роки тому +1

    Chimamanda, is the voice we majority women of color need. I live in Germany & I find it’s difficult to fit in some cases, because of how differently we Africans are raised.

  • @teachatami45
    @teachatami45 4 роки тому +4

    If I take on the responsibility of educating people about race that means it is my responsibility to teach them how to love themselves. Every racist is someone who lacks love.