Chimamanda Adichie

2022 - 8 - 23

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NBA Conference: Nigerians lack heroes, says Chimamanda Adichie (The Punch)

Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adiche, has said Nigeria does not have enough leaders to look up to in the current system.

The use of the law by some people to oppress the poor people is tyranny.” As the NBA continues to fight the abuse of power, it must also look inward not to be corrupted. She said, “As long as we refuse to untangle the knot of injustice, peace cannot thrive. The physical harassment of lawyers and some some judges is tyranny. It has always been important to me to say what I believe, to call out injustice. But I refuse to silence myself for the fear of what I might inadvertently provoke.

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Chimamanda Adichie to speak at inaugural Ben Obumselu ... (Guardian)

As the nation collectively grapples with the legacy of our rulers past and we prepare ourselves for the task of selecting new ones, we must reflect on what ...

Chimamanda Adichie is one of the world’s leading contemporary novelists. In addition to being the key writer behind the Ahiara Declaration, Professor Obumselu is also widely viewed as one of the founding fathers of African literary criticism. Obumselu had the distinction of being the first president of the National Union of Nigerian Students in 1956/57.

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'Troublesome has pride of place in NBA' – Chimamanda Adichie (Daily Post Nigeria)

Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has said that the words – troublesome and innovative have their pride of place in the Nigerian Bar Association.

“Troublesome and innovative may seem opposed to one another, but I will argue that they’ve their pride of place in the Nigerian Bar Association. Renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has said that the words – troublesome and innovative have their pride of place in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). ‘Troublesome has pride of place in NBA’ – Chimamanda Adichie

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Chimamanda Adichie asks Nigerians to self-criticise before ... (Peoples Gazette)

Award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has told Nigerians to accept “self-criticism” before holding political leaders accountable.

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How peace can thrive in Nigeria – Chimamanda Adichie - P.M. News (P.M. News)

Chimamanda Adichie gives recipes for sustainable peace in Nigeria at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos.

The use of the law by some people to oppress the poor people is tyranny.” As the NBA continues to fight the abuse of power, it must also look inward not to be corrupted,” she maintained. “As long as we refuse to untangle the knot of injustice, peace cannot thrive. But I refuse to silence myself for the fear of what I might inadvertently provoke. The theme of the conference scheduled to hold from 19 to 26 August 2022 is Bold Transitions. She also said Nigeria is in disarray and in dire need of resurrection.

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NBA Conference: Nigerians starved of true leaders – Chimamanda ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

Renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, has said Nigerians are starved of leaders with great qualities. Adiche made this statement while delivering her keynote ...

She said, “As long as we refuse to untangle the knot of injustice, peace cannot thrive. As the NBA continues to fight the abuse of power, it must also look inward not to be corrupted.” The use of the law by some people to oppress the poor people is tyranny,” she said. The physical harassment of lawyers and some some judges is tyranny. The rape of young boys and girls is also tyranny. But I refuse to silence myself for the fear of what I might inadvertently provoke.

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NBA-AGC: Nigeria in disarray, needs 'heroes' — Chimamanda (Vanguard)

Nigeria writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said that Nigeria is currently in disarray and requires heroes who can take bold decisions to save the country.

I believe that NBA is in a position to give the nation, heroes that we can look up to the lead the nation.” Late Dora Akunyili and Gani Gawehimmi were heroes that Nigerians looked up to before now. Nigerians are starve of heroes to look up to.

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Nigeria Lacks Heroes To Inspire Young People, Says Chimamanda (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie says the country does not have “heroes” who will inspire its younger population. Adiche made the comment on Monday in ...

But the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer Bola Tinubu did not attend. We cannot avoid self-criticism but criticise the government. “As long as we refuse to untangle the knot of injustice, peace cannot thrive.

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Ben Obumselu memorial lecture: Prof Osundare, Adichie ... (TheNewsGuru)

World renown author, Adichie Chimamanda, Professor Niyi Osundare , Dele Oloyede and others will deliver lectures at the fifth memorial.

Niyi Osundare, Human Rights Activist Ayo Obe and many others. See article in Vanguard of today – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/08/chimamanda-adiche-headlines-inaugural-ben-obumselu-memorial-lecture/ Obumselu’s children have organized a memorial lecture series, the first of which will be a virtual event in commemoration of his fifth memorial anniversary.

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