Chimamanda: Champion of Chapters

“Show a people one thing, only one thing over and over again and that is what they become.” This is the A-Z of what Good Girl Global represents so perfectly summed up by this weeks #WCW. On sporadic occasions society celebrates somebody with a voice. An honest voice, inspiring voice a wise voice, an influential voice Her words of wisdom whisked women and caressed the crowds as she delivered her highly acclaimed TED Talk “We should all be feminists” in April 2013.

“We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller

We say to girls: ‘You can have ambition, but not too much

You should aim to be successful, but not too successful’

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Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes”

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A talk so defiant it inspired Beyonce Knowles. Beyonce sampled a segment of her TED talk in her song “Flawless”. This was a crystallization of the significance of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; however she had received critical acclaim long before. Chimamanda is one of the most conspicuous African novelists of the ‘young blood generation’ who continues to encourage writers and readers of African culture. Chimamanda is an inspiration who has displayed a keen awareness of the importance of ethnicity and identity. Africa although home to the richest of fables and folktales which comes from a legacy of storytelling passed on from generation to generation we (Africa) still do not have an established lucrative creative writing industry. The United States have John Grisham, Britain has Agatha Christie and Enid Blyton and recently JK Rowling and The United States of America have Dr Seuss, Danielle Steel and Stephan King. Asia has Jin Yong and Jira Akagawa. In Africa we have do have significant writers however none who can compete and compare with their international counterparts. Chimamanda has previously stated that; “I think the voices of the African diaspora are important too, but I think there’s often a silence in our voices from the continent.”

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an advocate for equality. Her message is simple. I am an African, you are an American, You are Asian, You are European, You are Australasian. I am a female, you are male, I have short hair, you have long hair, I have big eyes, you have small eyes. We are different and neither of us should endure any harmful discrimination because of those differences. Within her prolific messages she also reminds young women that the opinions of others of you should not affect how you value yourself and that the world needs to celebrate diversity. Chimamanda’s purpose extends far beyond bringing glory to herself. She lives to serve a community of women who are tied down by tradition, she fights for the liberation of women.

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Adichie’s active literature journey began around 1994 where she edited a Catholic magazine run by the Medical students of the University of Nigeria. Although she has said that “she never intentionally decided to pursue writing as a career and that she had been writing since she was old enough to spell”, she made an academic amendment from studying medicine to pursue humanities and literature. She was awarded her bachelor degree Summa Cum laude. She has since pursued two Master degree’s one of which is from Ivy league institution Yale.

• Her novel Half of a yellow sun was adapted into a movie starring 12 year a slave Academy nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor and BAFTA award winner Thandie Newton.

• Her novel Americanah, won a National Book Critics Circle Award and last year and will be produced into a film by Brad Pitt starring Lupita Nyong’o... inspiring...

Known for her love for bright, bold prints and love of embroidery and texture. Chimamanda is a girl who takes great pride in her external appearance. “I love lace and full skirts and cinched waists. I love black, and I love color. I love heels, and I love flats. I love exquisite detailing. I love shorts and long maxidresses and feminine jackets with puffy sleeves. I love colored trousers” --- At Good Girl Global We LOVE HER!

Fun Facts

Personal Style description: Afro-Fun: Modern take on traditional African attire

Signature Hair: Natural Hair: Either Braided, in an afro, or in a headdress.

Make up: Clean and Natural: - Prominent Eye make-up, light foundation and her lips are usually red/orange.

Diet: 'Eats healthily'

Exercise: ' Fit and exercises often'

Signature Look Clothing: Bold patterns, bright colours eccentric African jewellery (Earings, bracelets and necklaces)