TimesTalks: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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  • Join us for an evening in celebration of literary sensation and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her newly released book, “Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions.” From Adichie, recipient of a 2008 MacArthur Fellowship and author of the best-selling titles “Americanah” and “We Should All Be Feminists,” comes a powerful new statement about feminism today, written as a letter to a friend. A few years ago, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie received a letter from a dear friend from childhood, asking her how to raise her baby girl as a feminist. “Dear Ijeawele” is Adichie’s letter of response. “Dear Ijeawele” goes right to the heart of sexual politics in the 21st century, and is sure to start a new and urgently needed conversation about what it really means to be a woman today. Adichie will be in conversation with Radhika Jones, The New York Times’s editorial director, books.
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  • @thalastkg
    @thalastkg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Every single word from her mouth is truth and perfection. I Love her.

  • @BeingHumane173
    @BeingHumane173 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The World Needs Chimamanda Nagozi Adichie...The world needs Dear Ijeawele...#Respect.

  • @firstwaysegun5892
    @firstwaysegun5892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Chimamanda has discovered an obsessive purpose that drive her to do, to grow, and to be more.
    Her passion, belief and strategy has transformed her into a master communicator.
    Her level of communication mastery has changed the perspective of people around her and the world at large.
    I hope the young ones will model her success in the field of literature.
    Congratulations Chimamanda and best of luck on your inspiring future.

  • @c_onyedinma
    @c_onyedinma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    She is just someone I deeply adore.

  • @njogudavid9588
    @njogudavid9588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Am currently doing a chimamanda marathon

  • @henaahmad8877
    @henaahmad8877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Flawless speaker ,really appreciable😘😘

  • @louise-yo7kz
    @louise-yo7kz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Her expressions are hilarious. On a good writing day, "I cook."

  • @gloriaf6971
    @gloriaf6971 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chimamada is so smart and so attractive in every way. I especially like her hairstyles. I only wish I knew how to wear my hair like she does when I was younger.

  • @topgurl9313
    @topgurl9313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I could listen to her talk for hours. And I am. I'm watching all these videos.

  • @noziphowabatagore3765
    @noziphowabatagore3765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I honestly love Chimamanda. She is so wise!

  • @anonleeleichner3915
    @anonleeleichner3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this" I am not a planned activist , but when I see injustice I want to talk about it , because I want a world of peace, I want people to be happy". She does not want to be a public icon that people click on, for risk of losing her humanity . "......She is a truth seeker!

  • @thabisothini5063
    @thabisothini5063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    40 years? Impossible! She looks really young

    • @jahlov
      @jahlov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @thabiso, blacks don't crack

  • @snayemdubu2988
    @snayemdubu2988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Proudly South African of an African💕

  • @babarossi367
    @babarossi367 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She's a lovely person. Thanks for posting.

  • @evolutionmelanin8017
    @evolutionmelanin8017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have so much respect for Lady Adichie & Lady DuVernay 🤩 I too, tend to gravitate towards the “mature human beings” of the older generation for “counseling” wisdom they may wish to bestow on me.
    Really what does the obsession with youth have to offer besides:
    exploitative objectification of young women &
    exploitative objectification of young men? For the sake of, the type of excitement that is “a temporary high.”
    I appreciate you highlighting the fact that our society is not yet, flexible enough to #acknowledge #women “after women passes a certain age bracket.”
    The case of “aging” being synonymous with the invisibility cloak perhaps?
    P.s. Also it’s refreshing to know you identify the bizarreness, of any society celebrating “any first black accomplishments” in this millennium due to the strongholds of OPPRESSION.
    All due respect to “those recognizing” broken oppressive barriers, but why is the progress narrative moving so slow 😔
    Everything else is in “the instant gratification lane”
    Or is speed a luxury we can’t afford when it comes to human development in any social landscaping?
    Hey life is too short of a span not to put respect on the true “pillars of our societies.”
    Subjugation 🤪 is harmful contraband 🤨
    You accurate, so “accurate about unlearning” harmful thinking patterns.
    You are very admirable in carving out a “Respectable platform” where your ambitions are recognized far and wide, having transcended cultural barriers “finding that a Japanese audience is celebrating your input & output as well.” Kudo to that accomplishment.
    Take into account “the progress narrative” is slow over the decades so this do cheer my heart.

  • @dorothymwagae865
    @dorothymwagae865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love you without an apology. Thanks for going ahead of us

  • @JaIch9999
    @JaIch9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Feminism is always contextual!!

  • @wisdom1285
    @wisdom1285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She need to acknowledge those who define feminism wrongly, and that is the reason many men are afraid of getting on board

  • @Nubianicia
    @Nubianicia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's fun! Love it!

  • @patrickhowell5382
    @patrickhowell5382 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love her and she is genuine. Could fit well in Jamaica. Why she did become a model because everything she wears turns into GOLD.

  • @ubongabasi3599
    @ubongabasi3599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    50:59
    "Theres a kind of invisibility of older women in this country.
    A kind of very disturbing worship of youth that I find strange."

  • @DrAnsaba
    @DrAnsaba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore you. Go girl

  • @elenabrown8850
    @elenabrown8850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @deladyM
    @deladyM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting, in Zambia too we used to read Mills & Boon, James Hardly Chase and Agatha Christie etc Wow!!

  • @louise-yo7kz
    @louise-yo7kz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes I don't deal with that cooking business

  • @empressnyamvula3691
    @empressnyamvula3691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's very together indeed

  • @krishnarajbastola50
    @krishnarajbastola50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ilike

  • @empressnyamvula3691
    @empressnyamvula3691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good interviewer

  • @JCKIDSCLUB
    @JCKIDSCLUB 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol @ 44:40 -45.10 where she subtly gives the interviewer the finger

    • @marounegodison5307
      @marounegodison5307 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree with chima story telling and analysis but the truth is that in the african context its really different as it will take only God to equate man and woman etc.its a whole alot different,is not just chima or anyone else this things are biblical in nature etc. The character of the nigerian state politically has gone beyond woman given so much role etc.in as much as i totally agree with chima assumption but still this certainly cannot transform so much to Nigeria system

    • @daniela8701
      @daniela8701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      u cant be serious?

  • @nukeman444
    @nukeman444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her father was born in 1932? Chimamanda looks very young.

    • @shaniramsale5324
      @shaniramsale5324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s because she’s not his eldest child. Chimamanda is the 5th of his 6 children.

  • @jamiluidris2641
    @jamiluidris2641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am not at all romanticise the idea of feminist or feminism all what i knew i love Chimamanda, the good and beautiful side of her she is human being, in fact one of the symbolic example of humanity in Igbo land. As Nigerian from North, It quite true my approach towards Igbos is different but when it comes to Mrs Adichie i used to be tranquil her kindness towards Nigeria as country her affection of pan Africanism and humanity in general. How I wish all Igbos are like this marvelous lady.

    • @Dabs1988
      @Dabs1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW! Mr. Idris, I'm impressed. I wish all Nigerians are like you.

    • @jamiluidris2641
      @jamiluidris2641 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dabs1988 Dear thanks beyond measures I vigorously hope one day this country will change to a better Nation.

    • @onyenmehieihenagarankeoma2070
      @onyenmehieihenagarankeoma2070 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      vivien offodile Really!!!
      What is there to like about such a bigoted statement.
      Go back and read it again.
      The man just admitted he sees nothing to like about Igbos because he is a Northerner but makes an exception for Ms Adichie and you are grateful??
      Really??

    • @emmanuelegbo2421
      @emmanuelegbo2421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really wonder, his comment is hinged on bigotry. I really like that he expressed himself anyway, people like him will naturally denie their hatred for the Igbos in the public.

    • @Feellikealady99
      @Feellikealady99 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is the dynamic between igbo and yoruba?

  • @BlessingAdachukwu
    @BlessingAdachukwu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    😚

  • @maryannemuriithi5652
    @maryannemuriithi5652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like her though I don't always agree with her... like her choice of outfit today. I think that she's pretty but that a different outfit would bring out her beauty better.

  • @precious-chuksstance8103
    @precious-chuksstance8103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Communicator!!

  • @dalebattistoli7806
    @dalebattistoli7806 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to read a "Dear Ijeawele" from Adichie, aimed at a different set. I have friends who are the first in their family to finish primary school, who could never afford baby play groups or frequent toy store troops or Igbo lessons, whose husbands or children's fathers are off in a foreign country or in the gold bush or timber country; some women whose first child was born when they were still young, and for whom reading is still hard.
    "Dear Ijeawele" is a *great* book. Can there be a companion piece for young feminists who can't ground their sense of self-worth in their graduate degree, or can't pay their daughters five cents for every page they read?

    • @brentingram423
      @brentingram423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great idea Dale. When are you writing it?

    • @victorysampson
      @victorysampson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It seems to me you’ve found something you need to write. Unless you meant you want to see her expanded view on it?

  • @JaIch9999
    @JaIch9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What she says about male protection is contrary to what black US American women expect from men.
    It seems as if black US American women are very conservative and traditional.

  • @madwid7938
    @madwid7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She has a issue with her brother being her protecter..What happen to women? When did become a power play to all women? As a Man if I get assaulted on the streets, its sure will never be a women coming to stand up to a physical man. My bigger brother was my protector, but for women now its a question of the patriarchy. Disgusting thought process from a quite intelligent lady.

  • @patrickhowell5382
    @patrickhowell5382 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feminist? I am so sorry that a beautiful and educated woman like Chimananda didn't get a Jamaican husband. This will bring the very best out of her.

  • @JaIch9999
    @JaIch9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unfortunately, she avoids the question of the status of belief.
    I guess for economical reasons. In the US being an atheist is not acceptable to the majority of the people.
    Understandable but not true and authentic.

    • @chukanovich
      @chukanovich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She did answer it. I can relate to her response. I am in constant battle with religion. Unlearning and relearning.
      Maybe you were expecting a specific answer from her.

    • @diamond852
      @diamond852 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except she's not atheist and openly talks about her beliefs and doubts.

  • @ugwutheophiluschinonso6582
    @ugwutheophiluschinonso6582 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    l love and cherish all about you both speech and novels except gay marriage which you are in support of.

    • @aldoe2975
      @aldoe2975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mumu boy... gherrout!!!

    • @gaj1234
      @gaj1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol what an oxymoron..you support her evil feminism but not gay marriage??..lol what do you think feminism end game is?..you should be a comedian..because ur so funny.

    • @sibusisiwesithole5852
      @sibusisiwesithole5852 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      how is feminism evil?

    • @dbn281
      @dbn281 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you gay?