Archives Tag: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In Case You Missed Chimamanda’s Book Signing…
April 19, 2022
Saturday evening saw a large crowd at Terrakulture. I sat at the restaurant, sipping my fruit juice and smiling in comradeship at the others who also sat there to pass time. I did it discreetly though, couldn’t have them thinking I was a psycho. So these were my fellow fans. Some were dressed casually … Continue reading In Case You Missed Chimamanda’s Book Signing…
By adaarinze
Listen Up! Nigeria’s Future Depends on You
April 19, 2022
“See you a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings…” Proverbs 22:29 Nigeria is a nation that predominantly consumes- both goods and services- but hardly produces. However, although we have been blessed by God with vast mineral resources, He has blessed us even more with talent. In the last 10 years, two … Continue reading Listen Up! Nigeria’s Future Depends on You
“Half of A Yellow Sun” Movie Begins Shooting in Calabar
April 19, 2022
Earlier in the year, reports were rife about a screen adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s epic award-winning novel, “Half of A Yellow Sun”. Now it is confirmed that the cast and crew have arrived in Nigeria, and filming has started in Calabar. This highly anticipated movie will crown Adichie’s stunning piece of literature. The novel, … Continue reading “Half of A Yellow Sun” Movie Begins Shooting in Calabar
By loyigah
The 2012 Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop
April 19, 2022
Sometime in 2007, I was among the few people selected to participate in the inaugural creative writing workshop facilitated by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kenyan writer, Binyavanga Wainaina, and journalist, Jason Cowley. Then, it was sponsored by Fidelity Bank. It was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of my writing career. I’ve watched the yearly event … Continue reading The 2012 Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop
By loyigah
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun Comes To Life on The Movie Screen!
April 19, 2022
Half of a Yellow Sun, the epic novel by award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is set for screen adaptation. The book, which was originally published in 2006 by Knopf/Anchor, tells the story of two sisters, Olanna and Kainene, during the Nigeria-Biafran war which claim the lives of about 3 million people, and lasted over … Continue reading Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun Comes To Life on The Movie Screen!
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