Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Abstract

In this chapter, the author tells some significant moments of the story of a notable Nigerian author and speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, whose work inspires her as effectively communicating cultural complexity to enact change. Her first encounter with Adichie's work was her TED talk, “The Danger of a Single Story,” which beautifully acknowledges the power of cultural complexity through the lens of storytelling. Her journey and background as a Nigerian woman educated in America are interwoven throughout the talk, as well as her publications. Adichie explores the human experience and expression of culture, recognizing the importance of acknowledging intersectionality. She talks about being Nigerian, a feminist, an international student in the U.S., a person who grew up under repressive governments, an author, and more. She articulates the layering of these identities through storytelling.