Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: identity, feminism and honest conversations
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an award-winning Nigerian author whose work deals with race, identity and gender, speaks to The Economist's public policy editor Sacha Nauta about some of the most pressing issues facing society today
This was held at The Economist's the second annual Open Future Festival. Watch the full livestream here: econ.st/2Vf5p8Q
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Anywhere I see chimamanda, I click.
As in eeeeeh
Me too!
Me too🙋
Me too.
Or download. I don't think twice.
I love how she doesnt try to fake an accent, so eloquent and articulate. Intelligent woman
Ahan?
Isn't she using her natural educated voice??..lol
Everything falls into place the minute you accept yourself
She inspired me in one interview not to emulate any accent. I speak fluent English, but with my own accent proudly. :)
Being well spoken is different from faking an accent
I realized that Chimamanda maintained her original African accent and she thinks briefly before speaking. I could listen to her all day.
I'm with you all DAY
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 :)
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
@@pinkclogs nothing they said was dangerous. She is African. You're doing too much
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.
I'm basically watching every video I can find of Chimamanda.
I am now on a Marathon😂😂 lol
Me three! Im hooked on her every word
Same😂😂
Me too, they keep popping up
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!
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.
💯👏
totally agreed
Sadly, it's true
@@kamilasousa3357 I totally do agree
I want to talk like Chimamanda. She so eloquent 🥰
And her way of talking is charming.
she is a great speaker
You will
@@asanma1802 I will definitely work on it.
Me too
This Nigerian accent should be packed and sold to our girls to emulate because it is amazing beautiful, persuasive, assertive and more
And the boys???
this is an igbo accent
Prem's Writing That’s a big lie!
I'm very sure every Nigerian already has their own accent, our own Nigerian accent, and what about the boys???????
@@PAWNB3YOND igbo accent? Dont let us disgrace ourselves here you guys are tribalistic
Wait can we all take a moment to praise the crown on her head. Chimamanda is a beautiful soul❤
Intelligent interviewer. Intelligent interviewee. Intellectual audience... RUclips videos don't get better than this.
I am in love with this woman. Every girl should learn about her.
Everyone should learn from her
And the boys too!!!
Every gender should learn from her
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.
Agree!
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.
I wouldnt be surprised if these comments were by men? Those born with privilage feel oppressed by equality.
@@clairejohnson7809 Very true!
The interviewer is absolutely incredible and amazing. She's intelligent and friendly
Unlike the French journalist who asked the absurd question "if there is a bookshelf in Nigeria?".
from the sample of the novel about the snow, you can tell that the interviewer is sincerly her reader
@@milaaudaci7288 or someone who did her due research
I Can listen to her speak all day. She articulate her thoughts so well.
She is my very own sister, i am very proud of her.
Her hair is everythinggggg and I felt completely vindicated about my thoughts on the workplace when she mentioned “cultural fit”
My gosh yes
You know you have to drop everything you're doing when a Queen is speaking
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?
I love her for saying all the things I am thinking on such a grand platform.
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.
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!
@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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
I don't think "unhinged" means what you think it does
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.
I beg your pardon, she is Biafran and never Nigerian. She couldn't possibly be. Nigeria is a scam and does not exist anywhere!
@@bigman7185 Did you ask if she supports Biafra ideology?
@@nmg1909 lol
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.
You can actually translate it. Translations on RUclips can be from the community.
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.
ugh her voice, the hair, the way she speaks 🥺🥺🥺 I’m sooo obsessed with this woman
Her diction is crystal clear and lovely. No faking of accent
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.
Gbam!!!💯
"I want to know how England wrecked Nigera" hahaha I died!
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 🔥😆🤣😂
How about wrecked everywhere they colonized? She was the most wreckless and brutal of colonial powers and least generous.
@@jcornwall6228 I think France takes the cake on that
She is now in my city and I saw her last night and asked her a question
What question did you ask?
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 !👏.
She did a brilliant job pronouncing chimamanda
😅😅
If people mention and spell Schwarzenegger without fumbling then Chimamanda should not be a problem.
vivian baidoo you did a brilliant job spelling Schwarz..... too 🙂
DIMIMU idowu 😅😅
It's not a difficult name. I'm sure she's fine with Tchaikovsky.
She is such a powerful speaker.
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.
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.
Love your hair it’s literally glorious!
i have known her to be bold an optimistic, she makes me feel proud that am an african.
The Interviewer is equally brilliant, these two together are priceless to watch, a refreshing package of credit to the female gender and humans everywhere.
Her parents raised her right 👌
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.
I agree with you !!
same here
She is absolutely the best , proud of you Chimamanda, keep it up,bravo
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!
Her carriage and candor and charm, make me admire her
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.
You are an African male feminist? Whaaaaa???.
Great expression of thought!!!!you have beautifully used words to describe what's in your mind..... respect from India
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.
@ a.d.w. n. Not shock: SUPPORT!
Well said, everyone should try to do the same
She is too brave to sit there and use such words,were do how strength come from
It come from hard work @Justice
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.
What a wonderful person! A joy to listen to!
Chimamanda ngozi adichie ❤️
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.
😂😂😂
I felt the same when I moved to Mauritius.
@GloryBetoGod365have you had about south african apartheid
I need more videos of her, I can listen to her speak a whole year
The way she puts observation into words is amazing
Really
She speaks and immediately my life changes. She's the last of her breed!
we can re create more of her😘
@@YemiAyodeji Exactly
Your hair is giving me life.
She's not dear, am here
There wil always be another with such caliber and uniqueness as she.
Her voice is power✊!
black a glorious color of chocolate.
Mm?
Gg
Nnn?
,nmk
Hmm
Hmm I can listen to this lady the whole day and won’t get bored 😐
Igbo kwenu.🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 Naijafrica represent✊🏾 the most beautiful continent.
Writers don't write to offend, rather they write to express themselves
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...
This was amazing and the interviewer did a great job, just love seeing women chining like this!
Chimamanda is amazing!!! But this interviewer is amazing, those questions!!!
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, you are a legend and a gem. 💎
This was a phenomenal discussion👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
You are the greatest of all time 👑👑
OMG! This woman is so brilliant and smart❤❤❤
She is everything a woman should look up to and she's got gorgeous hair !
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!
@@islandgirl5382 Yes. Her hair is a natural crown. A true melanin Queen.✨
Learning Literature, Identity, Race, Feminism, English Vocabulary, etc. In one video with Chimamanda.💗
Her courage and honesty is admirable, she inspires me to be my truest self!
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.
She is becoming a huge role model for me
Or a manufactured icon ?
Love 💞 you so so much. She never fails to mesmerize me with her beautiful flawless speeches.
Well the cameraman on the left clearly wasn't prepared for Chimamanda's glorious black hair. 😅
😂
Honestly my hair to be like that
😂😂😂
@@Mosiwomeka you are here, I see you😊.
I notice your comments on Nigeria RUclipsrs comment session😊
@@vickieogb1262 Yes yes yes... Hiiiii
The Nigerians who think Chimamanda is crazy are crazy
Please delete your comment
@@Biobele 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i'm done
Hahahaha
Honestly
Louder😂
I love her personality...... She is unapologetic, shez so real
I love this woman.
That's a Boss Lady right there!👍🏿😊
England wrecked Nigeria, England always meddling ...........🤣😂😨
Yemi O 😂😂😂
Yemi O England screwed up many of its “colonial” countries. As USA is screwing up the rest of the world now!
you should see what france has done..its way worse
Nawa for you, England oh. See your life
Now Nigeria wrecks Nigeria.
This is brilliant.
This daughter of the indigenous African is the voice of the voiceless.Go go go CHIMAMANDA
We need more people like Chimamanda in the world and less people like Trump!
Compact right
@Tetrimas lol
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.
I have always been proud of who I am ...Chimamanda Adichie just second's that emotion,Thank you for being you.
One of the best speakers. I love her Ted talk too. Also, interesting because I live near Dulles. Interesting...
I LOVE YOU CHIMAMANDA. I honestly really do.
my sister thank God for who you are. my prayer is more wisdom ahead
I loved every single thing about this whole conversation.
My daughter asked me same question dear sister, I love how projects yourself and I hope some day my daughter will be like you.
Excellent point .."where are the programmes for the men ?"
I admire and adore your work. You have given me strength as a feminist👌
Thank you. Keep shinning ma'❤
I adore this woman...so intelligent and sensible. Her views are the answer to the future of our worldview of humanity
That was great.
I love her! She’s taught me so much
I truly admire her perspicacity and wisdom, she is a great inspiration.
I love this women and how well spoken she is in tackling each question so eloquently.
She is my new found Center....I love you. You are writer of our time...Your Authenticity is so Rivetting.
I wish Chief Chimamanda had a podcast or something. She's brilliant
Wow, I love this woman. She is a great inspiration.
I like what she said about rejecting being nice and likeable. I love her assertiveness
This is interesting..she looks amazing and so is she. My chocolate glorious skin sis. Thanks for sharing 😊
Chimamanda makes me feel proud to call myself a feminist
She speaks the truth “ UNAPOLOGETICALLY “ blunt- 👏🏽👏🏽
I continue to stan a queen.
I love the attention of front seated grandma
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.
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.
CHIMAMANDA is eloquent! I'm so impressed
So much regards for Chimamanda's attitude towards truth.
Chimamanda is a very articulate writer and an eloquent speaker. Her kind is indeed very rare, I have read ALL her books from "purple hibiscus" to "dear ijeawele"
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
She reflected so many of my thoughts as well. Glad to hear such a powerful female voice from post-colonial world!
Chimamada makes me sleep late