Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamand Ngozi Adichi is a Nigerian born writer. She started writing at a young age and has gone on to be listed as one of the 100 Most Influential People by the Time Magazine. She is known to be a feminist and has given voice to the people of African origin living in America and other countries. Her short stories are explicit about the Nigerian Civil war and the plight of the people caught in the conflict. Her poems and short stories have been compiled into books that turned out to be best sellers. She has published four books that convey a strong message about the issues that she believes require to be addressed. She has also delivered a number a talks and interviews on television where she has expressed her views strongly. She has been conferred with a number of awards and honorary degrees from various universities. Today she is a well-known name in literary circles and has made a lasting impact on the minds of her readers. She is also active on social media and has a large following on Facebook.