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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Writing

Born September 15, 1977 · Nigeria

Also known as Chimamanda Ngozi · Chimamanda Adichie

Biography

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories, and nonfiction.

Awards & recognition

  • honorary doctorate from Sorbonne University · 2025
  • BBC 100 Women · 2021
  • PEN Pinter Prize · 2018
  • OkayAfrica 100 Women · 2017
  • National Book Critics Circle AwardFiction · 2013
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  • International Nonino Prize · 2009
  • MacArthur Fellows Program · 2008
  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards · 2007
  • Women's PrizeFiction · 2007
  • O. Henry Award · 2003
  • Booker Prize · 2004 · nominated

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