Tag Archives: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

After Achebe

April 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

LAKSHMI KRUPA Who will fill the void now that Chinua Achebe is gone? This writer wonders if Chimananda Ngozie Adichie is the answer. Even as I, along with countless other fans of the Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe grieve the loss … read more »

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Biafra protests: Nigeria police in mass arrests

November 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Biafran flag was displayed earlier this year at Chukwuemeka Ojukwu’s funeral At least 100 people have been charged with treason in south-eastern Nigeria after a march supporting independence for Biafra, their lawyer says. Members of the Biafran Zionist Movement … read more »

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The Queen celebrates Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey

March 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

On Monday 12th March, Her Majesty The Queen, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Countess of Wessex marked Commonwealth Day in Westminster Abbey. In her traditional Commonwealth Day message, … read more »

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The humour and politics of being Adichie

January 25, 2011 by benim

JAIPUR: Labels make Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie rather uncomfortable, but they also bring out her marvellous sense of humour. “I didn’t know I had angst that needed catharsis, but yes of course, as you say, that could be why … read more »

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