Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, celebrated novelist behind *Half of a Yellow Sun* and *Americanah*, joins a lively discussion on the art of storytelling. She shares insights into the fine balance of humor and seriousness in fiction, especially amidst current societal challenges. The conversation touches on the role of social media in public discourse, the complexities of love and identity shaped by culture, and the transformative power of radical honesty in writing. Adichie also reflects on how fiction can convey deeper truths during times of mistrust.

Best-selling Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gives the first of four 2022 Reith Lectures, discussing freedom of speech. She argues that it feels like freedom of speech is under attack. Cancel culture, arguments about “wokeness" and the assault on Salman Rushdie have produced a febrile atmosphere. Meanwhile autocrats and populists have undermined the very notion of an accepted fact-based truth which lives above politics. So how do we calibrate freedom in this context? If we have the freedom to offend, where do we draw the line? This lecture and question-and-answer session is recorded in London in front of an audience and presented by Anita Anand.The year's series was inspired by President Franklin D Roosevelt's four freedoms speech of 1941 and asks what this terrain means now? It features four different lecturers. In addition to Chimamanda, they are: Freedom of Worship by Rowan Williams Freedom from Want by Darren McGarvey Freedom from Fear by Fiona HillProducer: Jim Frank Sound Engineers: Rod Farquhar and Neil Churchill Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown Editor: Hugh Levinson

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an award-winning Nigerian author and feminist icon, discusses her latest novel, Dream Count. She opens up about overcoming a decade-long writer's block, the impact of profound loss on her creativity, and her awakening to feminism following childhood experiences during the Biafran War. Adichie emphasizes the importance of representation in literature, the erosion of free speech, and the necessity of intellectual curiosity in a polarized society, all while reflecting on her personal evolution and aspirations.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an award-winning novelist known for her impactful views on feminism, dives deep into the intricacies of gender equality. She shares her personal journey of understanding feminism, sparked by childhood experiences. Adichie challenges entrenched gender inequalities, urging a shift in how society defines success for both men and women. She highlights the importance of empathy and collaboration in creating a fairer world where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive.

"Dear Ijeawele" author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses stereotypes of feminists, the implications of chivalry and the expectations of women in public life. Originally aired June 2018. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices