Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Biography, Age, Family, Works, Net Worth

July 24, 2020

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Biography
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist and nonfiction writer.
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Full Names: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Date of birth: 15th September, 1977
Age: 42 years
Nationality: Nigerian
Father: James Nwoye Adichie
Mother: Grace Ifeoma
Education: Drexel University
Occupation: Writer
Popular for: Purple Hibiscus
Net Worth: $5 million

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Biography, Date Of Birth, Family, Education, Literary Works

Born on the 15th of September, 1977, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist and nonfiction writer.

She is popular for her feminism beliefs, and she was born in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Adichie was born to a Igbo family of six children, and her father, James Nwoye Adichie was a professor while her mother, Grace Ifeoma was a registrar.

She studied medicine and pharmacy at the University of Nigeria for a year and half, and moved to the United States pursue a degree in communications and political science from Drexel University.

In 2003, she got a master's degree in creative writing from the Johns Hopkins University and in 2008, got another Master of Arts degree in African studies from the Yale University.

Adichie published a collection of poems in 1997 (Decisions) and a play (For Love of Biafra) in 1998. She was shortlisted in 2002 for the Caine Prize for her short story "You in America".

In 2003, her story "That Harmattan Morning" was selected as a joint winner of the BBC Short Story Awards, and she won the O. Henry prize for "The American Embassy". She also won the David T. Wong International Short Story Prize 2002/2003 (PEN Center Award). [WikiPedia]

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Books

Some of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's books and literary works include:
  • For Love Of Biafra
  • You In America
  • Decision
  • You In America
  • The American Embassy
  • Purple Hibiscus
  • Half of a Yellow Sun
  • Americanah
  • Dear Ijeawele or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
  • We Should All Be Feminists
She also featured in Beyonce's song, 'Flawless'.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Net Worth

According to our sources, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is estimated to be net worth over $5 million.

Social Media Handles

You can connect with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on:

Facebook - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Instagram @chimamanda_adichie

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