Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - “Dear Ijeawele” & Raising a Child to Be a Feminist | The Daily Show
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- “Dear Ijeawele” author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses negative stereotypes of feminists, the implications of chivalry and the expectations of women in public life.
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She has kindness and authority in her voice.
Exactly! The kind of voice I imagine Mother Nature would have.
@@BrunosSquirrel Yes! 👏🏾
Yes!! To me it seems she is very wise too!!
Absolutely!!!!!!!! Couldn’t agree more
Shes a leader.I can feel the authority also
She is such a good communicator. I've heard many prominent feminists speak, but very few can so simply and eloquently convey such complex ideas. She was born to be a writer.
That's what caught my attention - whenever she talks about race or feminism she captures the complexity of these issues in a way I haven't seen before
Elle p.. She is very articulate, impeccable communication skills.
She grew up in a university campus and the parents were both educators. The apple truly does not fall far from the tree.
@Elle. During my growing up, women were angry, and frustrated, and their message versus femminism was clearly different and that's what am accostume with. So yeah, she's African, Nigerian, and westernize enacted, so she had the experience, therefore!.....😝😜
??what..?!
Anyone here after her interview with the french interviewer got dug up by the algorythm ?
Yess that roast brought me here😂
Yesss
Exactly!!!
That interview was sooooo cringe 😖
Yes... Me...
I remember being laughed at a few years ago when I said (as a man) that I am a feminist. Thank you for this.
Feminism is inherently a racist movement, how quickly people forget that feminism has absolutely NOTHING to do with empowering a woman at all! That's a common misconception... Look where feminism started and how it spread to USA, pure and utter garbage...
I used to support feminism but western feminism became poison.
Let's have convo about 'REAL' equality or just drop the whole thing.
I feel like whenever anyone sniggers or laughs at the word 'feminism' they should be asked 'so you believe women AREN'T equals and are second-class citizens then?'
@@nrarr2787 Whatever you *feel* makes you keep fighting, go for it...men just no longer support dishonest and toxic feminism. Go and have a convo with your species about what it is you guys are *actually* trying to achieve as a unit, then come back and present your arguments to us 'logically'.
Until then, we don't have to support you, or explain why we're not getting involved with your fight.
You don't need men, right? We understand that now so pls go and fight your own fight.
@ANYOGO ISIDORE I thought 1:15 kinda did that. But also, she's promoting her book on feminism. Am sure the book does the trick.
I could listen to these two Africans converse all day. The representation of intellectual black people is very rare in American television... so to see two melanin-filled individuals having a conversation of this level, it's satisfying.
Amen. We need more of this, not gangsta people.
melanin-filled individuals? Are you trying to really avoid re-using the same word or what? That is one strange way to describe black people if I have ever heard one :D
hauptmann25 lmao you saw right through me. It's my essay writing language; avoid sounding monotonous.
Sims Mchako then I’d recommend the podcast “Not Your African Cliche”. It’s pretty cool.
Trevor noah is hardly melanin-filled
Chimamanda, you've made Nigerians & all black race proud. Love you!
🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘
EZE THE GREAT so her books being best sellers and gaining the attention of the world don't make you feel proud as a Nigerian?
I am sorry, however, you 'are Israeli'. Not much to be proud of there. :-(
Nigerians are proud people and have much respect for them!
I think she should talk more about the Nigerian bad economy and its bad leaders, and also speak out about the ill treatment and suffering of the people. These, I think will be more effective and actions taken instead of this feminist BS.
I am an Asian woman but I am so glad women like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are fiercely stepping forward and reclaiming their heritage and beautifully exemplifying feminism. She so eloquently describes the diversity in the idea of femininity and how woman can choose their distinct identities. I absolutely love Trevor because I find him hilarious while extremely smart and socially aware but another thing I love about his show is the guests he invites. Most of them are a treat to listen to.
She's eloquent (yet decisive) and gentle (yet fierce) and calm (yet strong) and just stunning and beautiful and I adore her!!
And you, too, should write more!!
I love her 'uncompromising' accent. She is not trying to sound more 'American'...
'Uncompromising' accent. That is a refreshing choice of words.
Haha lol I’m struggling with that. Sometimes I don’t care, but sometimes I just switch and sound American, because then people seem to pay more attention, and not ask me where I’m from lol.
@@okedstarable Don't. Seriously! I LOVE the African accent! English sounds gorgeous in an African accent. It is even better than Northern Irish!
Nice! Really uncompromising accent...
@@okedstarable same, im struggling with this. When I'm really nervous my Nigerian accent comes out and then people stare at me weirdly
I immediately got her book. I paused the interview to get it.
What's written on page 12?
@@sonofgod2656 The Third Suggestion. "Teach her the idea of 'gender roles' is absolute nonsense".
@@mhuyett7990 why is it nonsense...
@@bibaolaitan5189 One way she expands that is saying that just because a person has a vagina doesn't make them able to cook. That gender roles vary in societies and can be constricting for males and females.
@@mhuyett7990 How about drinking?
I love her beyond words could express
Waw? How about you turn that love towards The Creator and not a Human being. Respect her for her efforts for Africa and women but no one is perfect so calm down with your words because on The Day of Judgement when you stand infront of our Creator she cannot help you. Just some advice.
Yess! So do I.
Her? She looks and sounds like a man. She clearly has balls
@@daudDC500 Please go away,, and advice yourself first to not be judgemental. Imagine all the trouble you went through because someone expressed her affection or fondness towards another,, in the best possible way she could.😬👎👎👎
Is it wrong to love someone?love isn't only exclusive to God, don't be naive
I just discovered her ..and i feel like I've been missing out..
Same, but better late then never 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Same here. Very intriguing and alluring woman.
Welcome aboard, enjoy
She’s a wonderful writer, I recommend her novel, Americanah
ditto
The first time her introducer pronounced her name correctly, probably :)
He didn't actually but my boy came pretty close
Onajite Taire He pronounced it CORRECTLY, maybe
your ears need cleaning😂😂
You're 'splaining to a Nigerian that a Nigerian name was pronounced correctly when when they say it wasn't? Carry on. Trevor did a good job and I appreciate that. Close enough to the real thing from someone who doesn't speak her language.
Ope Akapo Trevor speaks* Nigerian*, along with FOUR other languages, now YOU
carry on😉
Nia Imani-Diarra Nigerian? 😐 🤔
She is extraordinarily eloquent. I can go on listening to her arguments incessantly. Her ideas are so perfectly exposed with the careful choice of her words. She is one of the best contemporary writers.
Well put!
Giorgia M love your comments... Deary
Awesome
Yes indeed she's eloquent. I've heard her speak before but this is the first I really LISTENED to her. I wish the interview was longer.
@@blessings4eva863
Yo can watch/listen, We All Should Be feminists. It's wonderful too.
Chimamanda is truly one of the most powerful and intelligent women of our generation. What a blessing ❤
I just found out about her today after her recent interview with a French journalist. That led me to a Ted talk of her and now this. I love her ! I think I’m gonna buy her book and read it soon. I’m not from Africa but rather Asia but I love learning about different cultures through the stories they tell about themselves
Oooo please do. I'm Nigerian and I recommend purple hibiscus
@@chelseaawang7720 thank you for the recommendation 😊 I’ll read it
I recommend her novel 'Americana'
@@janewambui2065 thank you so much for the recommendation 😊…after the recommendation of @Chelsea Awang I got the audible version of purple hibiscus and I loved it 🥰 I tried finding Americanah on audible but only found summary versions or French and Spanish versions … my French isn’t that great so I guess I’m gonna try and get an electronic book instead
Half of a yellow sun is phenomenal as well...
This is a black woman i want to see represent me and an image of what black women are! Poise, grace, intelligence, beauty and funny too! Proud of my Nigerian roots!
Yes plz ,no more cardi b , Megan stallion and all others
Nice hearing this...
@@olivierbredenstein2726 Cardi and Megan are rappers, not writers. No comparison. Different professions.
Well dressed too.
It’s interesting how you’ve managed to be anti-feminist while commenting under a video about feminist thought.
PS: 🇳🇬🇳🇬
"Dipped in chocolate, bronzed in elegance, enameled with grace, toasted with beauty. My Lord, she's a black woman!" - Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan
This will be my new slogan!!!
She is gorgeous and smart.
@mywelcomeinbox. Agreed, she is stunning & exceedingly brilliant. But I don’t know if that quote made me hungry or horny😁.
This woman is stunning and smart. I second that.
I love this quote.
Trevor nailed the pronunciation of her Name. so close to perfect. Just take it from someone who speaks the same native language as Chimamanda.
Yes, I loved it...even as a a woman of color from America, I had to rewind and hear it again. Her name is beautiful...and I also wanted to know how to pronounce it correctly.
@@allysonjones8234 i wish i could help you with that. but i can just translate her names for you. Ngozi means Blessing. Chimamanda means My God will never fail. And her last name which is Adichie, means the child that will carry on my legacy. That is probably her Dads name.
Igbo kwenu😌🇳🇬
@@chidinmaebere3560 na so my sister. lol
@@ezenwaperfect 😁
This lady is what every sister should be. I wish I had her tailor, hair dresser. Her dialogue is absolutely brilliant 👍🏾 and true.
You cannot expect her to be every women or every woman to be her. However, she is a woman to be admired
Oh my God!!! Her voice is intoxicating. I could listen to her all day
Me too! Fantastic woman! "You can be feminene and feminist " !
Me too, her voice makes me feel calm and safe
"People don't know what to do with a powerful woman" Yes!
Namibia I'm coming to put my country
I completely agree with her! As a single female, I've noticed how other females relate to me as though I should act desperate or needy when getting a man's attention. The truth is, those dudes don't give a d@mn!!! Why are we always the ones to act needy and desperate? A man doesn't make us who we are. Most of them have no idea who they are.
So much truth here 🙌 🙌
💯💯💯
Funny how she complains about men defining women, then she defends non trans people defining trans people. She ain't a feminist, she's a capitalist bigot who uses colonialism to sell her product.
I'm lucky enough to have this wonderful woman's autograph. She was in my city for a book festival in November. She's amazing, beautiful, smart and so very nice 😍
Everytime these two are on a show/interview together it is pure, fiery African Excellence! 🇿🇦🇳🇬
Also, her hair is gorgeous! 😍
Edit:
Okay, I've been seeing a bunch of arguments about whether he pronounced her name right or not. As a Nigerian and an Igbo person too, I can tell you that he did not actually pronounce the name correctly. He did better than most non-Nigerians, and it's very hard to say names in a different language, so he gets an A for effort. He got Chimamanda and Ngozi pretty much right, but Adichie is pronounced " Ah-Dee-Chee-Ay". That last e in her surname is pronounced like the last e in Beyonce. Most non-Nigerians just ignore the e and pronounce her last name as "Ah-Dee-Chee", which is incorrect.
My sentiments exactly!
I really like the way she communicates. Pretty is easy, but this woman has a brain and it's gorgeous!
Are you sure it's all hers?
She has a brain and a very nice package for all that inner beauty.
There is always somebody eager to find flaws in somebody that shines.
She is so eloquent and very poised, on top of the fact that her countenance is sunbathed, bronzed, and unspeakably flawless. What a graceful and intellectually refined woman! She is royalty and beauty, defined, and her hair is simply gorgeous!! Excellent interview on a very needful topic! 👏🏾💫👌🏾👑
Amazing, when black people speak someone has to talk about how eloquent...never once did I ever hear anyone say how eloquent Hillary Clinton is or Elizabeth Warren...etc.
@@anthonyp9591 I was about to say the same thing. Why do people always find it necessary to comment on the eloquence, and racial beauty of black people in an attempt to not sound racist. That only makes you seem more racist because you're actually objectifying this woman who is so much more than her "sunbathed" complexion and lovely hair and poised demeanor.
Waaa, nice compliment
@@meloworx221 I get the argument you are making but you are perhaps being abit ungenerous by calling it objectification. You don't really know what is going on in their mind. Maybe the poster is dealing with her foreign(to the poster) looks emotionally by propping up her image with a romantic aura.
Maybe there is an element of "objectification" there but you are really hampering good race relations by pointing out every hamfisted compliment white people make. Im a European and I wouldn't mind being exoticised positively by foreigners. Because I'm privileged enough not to be bothered by that. Had the playing field been even among whites and blacks in the first place this wouldn't be a problem.
Then there is the cultural aspect. Cultures are different. I don't know much about Nigeria myself. I know they have a thriving film business, they like colourful clothes and Fela Kuti was popular back in the day. But me looking at Nigerian culture and being struck by the things that seem novel to me as an outsider does not necessarily make me a bigot....I hope. You are free to do the same if you ever visit a Nordic country.
@@anthonyp9591 When i see Hilary Clinton speak Nigerian effortlessly, I'll make sure to complement her.
Anyone here after watching her interview with this frensh journalist?
She's such a CLASS✨👌
Mee
She keeps redefining feminism into what it should be. I love her words
Both men and women should listen her.
This is how the African women are, so beautiful, so smart and so intelligent when you given them the opportunity for education.
O A they are all of that even without education...
Not true she is rare and lovely
Thelma Thomas no she’s not rare.
@@avekatumba4794 Well you have not being to Nigeria then,Nigerian women are totally different from every other african woman that I have met,confidence and intelligence is in their gene.
@@avekatumba4794, as Sly says, have a look at Nigerian women. Chimamanda is stellar but by no means 'rare' among us!
She is one of the best authors ever. Americana, purple hibiscus and half of a yellow sun are classics
Purple hibiscus is the only book my teacher didn't force me to read in secondary school
SINBAD saaaammmmeee haha. Went to secondary school in Nigeria for 3 years and our literature books were her books. What a privilege.
Her critical essays & academic writings are also just beyond amazing 😊
purple hibiscus😍
purple hibiscus 👍💯
She is striking , a very powerful woman. Her stillness is captivating her intellect makes her a problem to people who fear intelligent black people
She's definitely my third favourite woman, behind my mother and Michelle Obama😍😍
She is amazing
What is it about Michelle Obama that makes her so lovable? I don’t get it. I watched her in that purple outfit on Inauguration Day and I was internally screaming. Well, both Obamas are just so lovely.
Fabulous line up
I was hypnotised by her voice, I always wanted to have a deep warm soulful voice, I find it so charismatic 😍
Agreed. Also her bone structure on that face though. 🤩😍
I have seen Trevor interview women and be interviewed by women , love how he is always respectful regardless of the topic and whether he agrees or not and even when he is being criticised, always challenges in a respectful manner , his mother did a tremendous job.
Ejuesti Bubu read his autobiography!!
Ejuesti Bubu he even managed to be respectful towards Tomi Lahren😂😂😂
The African yes he did considering the adverse circumstances
princessmargarette18 read it !!! now one of my top three favourite books
Ejuesti Bubu 👍💯
She really should be the voice in all documentaries and audio books. What a gorgeous voice. And of course what a fabulous philosopher.
I remember being a kid in Nigeria and her novels were compulsory in schools.
Really?how long ago was this? And how old are u?
@@valzzy138 Am 24 now, had to read her novels in primary school. She has been writing for a while now.
I'm surprised I never really heard about her until recently...and having looked her up i now realise why ..she's older than me and I'm older than you...lol
I guess when I was back in Nigeria I read the Wole Soyinkas and the Chinua Achebes novels ..but Chimamanda deserves her place in the echelon of writers that Nigeria has produced..proud of her..
Talk about your school, not generalizing as if all schools are involved. By the way, Which schools are you talking about or which school did you attend?
@@nmg1909 Nnamdi, relax.
"Wow, you got your PHD, but when are you getting married" - Our society is messed up
To play devil's advocate, the continuation of the human species depends on marriage and procreation but not advanced degrees
toplobster so you would ask that question a male person too, since a problem like declining birth rates is not only the women's fault obviously?
ZOMBIEZAHNpakuto I would say the declining birth date is a human problem, and not pin it on women. It takes two to tango lol
H A I agree with you. As I caveated, I was just taking the other side for conversation sake. Overpopulation is a bigger threat right now to the environment
Zwivhuya Sivhabu Thank you! 👍💯
The biggest feminist I know is my father. He is my biggest fan and critic and the one who doesn't see me in gender defined roles. I am forever grateful.
For my family, it was my grandfather. He actually never asked if we were getting married. He instead asked "when are you getting your masters?" He absolutely hated some of as he called them "useless men" that my aunts dated. I am also Kenyan. Our Kikuyu grandfather was the person who heavily pushed education on every single one of us females. Heaven's forbid he found you skipping school.
Lydia Waweru
OMG I'm assuming you're Kenyan, I'm Kenyan too and my father is also the biggest feminist I know and has always unconsciously and consciously instilled this in my sister, my brothers, and I.
It gives me hope that there human beings out there who see this😊🇰🇪
You are super lucky!!
I feel like Kenyan fathers in general push us towards greatness regardless of gender.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Can your dad adopt me? Mine is the most male chauvinistic man I ever knew. Haven't spoke to him in 2years.
I can't stop looking at her eyes. What a beautiful and intelligent human.
I appreciated her example of holding the door for someone.
As a Nigerian,I love Nigerians. Fun, intelligent,full of joy. I'm always proud. I love Trevor also. A role model for me. If you ever read this, a young man from Enugu Nigeria looks up to you.
My god, she's charming, intoxicating, eloquent and striving for justice.
We've got ourselves a true role model.
Yes - intoxicating she is!
The intelligence of this woman is astounding
When she talks u must listen. She is kind and express authority when she talks
Proudly Nigerians. i remember reading your novels while growing up. Its made my childhood a memorable.
2 brilliant Africans on an American stage. Yes!!!! Trevor for letting that name roll off your tongue.
😍😍
Rolled off smooth like butter!
Wisdom, grace, and serenity. This woman is all that and more.
And the sad thing is, most people are only going to think "Was she in Black Panther?"
Insignificant360 You should not talk to most people...
Yes! Serene and wise. A special human being who makes me want to be more.
My feeling EXACTLY. She is amazingly beautiful, graceful and attractive, and at the same time also intelligent, educated, eloquent, brave and wise. Her physical beauty is so radiant because it is illuminated by an equally beautiful personality. Chimamanda has it all. I find her fascinating.
Every once in a while I come back to watch this just to be in awe of a woman with such unending intelligence
The clarifications of "women and children" get to me too.
Why do you protect woman and children more than men? The answer is simple, survival and continuity, take an example were you have a group 10 men and 10 women, now they have to do something dangerous and one part of the group will die, lets say that the men does it and that 9 of them dies and same if women those it 9 of them die, now wich of the 2 group have the higher chance to survive and grow back? The 1H 10W or the 10M 1W?
He pronounced her name so well!!! Naija eh Naija eh Naija eh🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Oh Africa.
Lols.
Legends has it that you are still shouting Naija ehh!
@@tommehtochukwu7556 yes ooo👐🏾
@@tommehtochukwu7556 😀
Abi ooo🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬👏🏽
Ehhhhhh.....me lm from 🇧🇼
nigeria and south africa stand up!
Plus her voice and accent is beautiful.
Chimamanda is black beauty at its finest 😍
I love her and I can never get enough of her and the way she speaks 💕💕💕
I love the way she explains things in simplistic terms. It shows she truly understands what she is talking about, and not just mimicking others.
My role model, she deeply inspires me as a black woman.
Trevor's hearty laugh at the end made me feel nice and warm 😊
He has a very nice laugh. It comes from the heart and it does not come without him thinking it is funny.
Watch some panel shows with Jimmy Carr
aurelia eavum Mate, I said a "hearty laugh", not a scary live action ventriloquist choking on air! 😂
He has an adorable laugh..
+KingKhanAbz
Trevor's laugh (like most chat show hosts) sounded fake and forced.
I love Chimamanda's choice of words👏.
I can't wait to read Dear Ijeawele. My own father unknowingly taught us (mom and my two sisters)feminism. He always said 'My daughter you can be anything you want,you can be like your old man if you focus'. He is an administrator/educationist/farmer.He simply meant that i wasn't going to fall under a stereotype feminine post. He also stresses on ubuntu which is intertwined with equality(feminism) It's his birthday, he turned 60. I love you Baba!
That's so beautiful....love from Ghana
God bless your papa with good health,happy birthday to him
Chido 🙌
This may be late, but I wish him happy birthday and great years ahead. From Nigeria. 🇳🇬♥️💯
Hmmm
When I graduated with a Master in German and English Literature my uncle refused to congratulate me, because this was not an achievement in his eyes. He said "I wasted my time, I should start looking for a husband now who was able to shut my mouth." Since that day my mom cut contact to that part of the family in support of me and my achievement. I am very happy to have her, nonetheless it is shocking to hear such a thing, especially from a family member simply because of some old-fashioned discriminating view on female aspirations. Furthermore men told me the only thing I could be with my degree was someone who could read out to their children professionally as it was no real achievement in their eyes.
It is beautiful to hear two well educated, respectful and charming people talk about these issues without conflict, but simply exchanging beautiful ideas about goals, success and self-representation in times when people feel more and more comfortable to hurt and discriminate people based on the view on love, life and the world. Thank you!
I do not like to look down on others, yet, when people are so narrow minded, I pity them. Something tells me that all that knowledge you have can drown all those empty comments. congratulations.
Maryse thank you! These are very sweet words to hear. I really appreciate the kindness 🙏🏼
My dear, shake his comments off. Truth is when the man is gone only your certificate will be with you.
Please come up and update us from time to time on your many glorious achievements. I know they will be numerous . Proud that your mother cut that toxic cancer off. Rise and continue to soar like the eagle that you are. Achieving much more than the ignorant ones could even imagine .
Congratulations!! Never let fragile, petty, insecure men (or women) limit you !
She is so eloquent, she is an inspiration to many young girls who want to make a difference in society.
These have been the shortest 11 minutes of my life. I could listen to her forever.
She really is one of the greatest writers of the 21st century so far
I’m convinced my mom (that has since past) was a lowkey feminist. lol. She never pushed me to get married or to have kids as an aspiration. Her hope for me was simple - to have a purpose in life and to be happy. She pushed me to be the best version of myself and for that I am so thankful. Real talk. This conversation was so good and informative. ❤️
Your mom is awesome. Gotta love them!
You're lucky your mom is like that.
Your mother wasn’t a low key feminist, she was a feminist. That is exactly what feminism is. There aren’t really different degrees of feminism. Feminism is very simply defined as all humans have equal value and all humans need to be treated with respect, and seen as individuals, regardless of their sex. Everyone should be a feminist. Feminism is something all people and all societies should strive for, because you cannot have freedom or advanced civilization without it. Sexism is really a terrible crime against all humanity. There is nothing good about sexism, and no one should be proud of sexism, or sexist behavior. However, feminism also does not mean that women should be treated as if they are men, because that is also harmful to women, because they are not men, they have unique needs from men and those needs must be met. Denying women their needs is still sexism. Equal and identical are not the same thing. Women should be seen and treated as equal to men, but they should not be seen as, or treated identical to men. For example women need menstrual products, and pregnancy accommodations, men don’t. To not give women those things would harm them. Society, including the work place, needs to meet the needs of women, while still treating women as equal in value to men.
Your mum was (and is) a gem.
Wish I had a mom like yours. Thats all I really wanted.
Her voice is so beautiful and calming.
I am from Jamaica and I had to read her novel "Purple Hibiscus" for Literatures in English. It was a wonderful read and I would read it again.
Marlon Davidson You read it in Jamaica? 😳
Yes.. I'm from Jamaica as well and had to read that very novel.. because of school.. I fell in love with that book and other books she has written..
I'm from nigeria, and I read it Six times,word to word.
Try her book Americana.
OG that’s my book
She seems consistent:
"I have a problem with us saying when there is a tragedy that women and children should be helped first... It should be let us help the weak (not in an undermining way) and young first irrespective of their gender"
I respect her for her consistency
Hold the door for everyone: that’s a good philosophy
Trevor and Chimamanda, this is a great complimentary show I have ever seen. You guys are inspirational to me
So Intelligent, Beautiful, and Defining what feminism is!
Wow, I love her deep african voice. Trevor is doing such a great job of highlighting the positive in society.
EZE get a job. That will make you great. Useless comments on CZcams won’t
@@wakawakaqueen 👎👎👎
rosana conta3 🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼💩💩💩💩💩
@@wakawakaqueen says the sket doing the same
There's no such thing as an African voice....
Chimamanda inspires me so much. You don't need to be a woman to be feminist really. I come from a male-dominated, muslim majority country where feminism is mocked under the pretext that 'our religion has given women more rights than they could ever have'. Women are associated with femninity and men like me, with feminine traits have almost the same struggles as women in society. I'm always disregarded by my family because I don't fit into their ideal criteria for a son. I find it hard to get along with most of my colleagues at school or work. This is not done verbally by the way, no one has ever told me that to my face but it's just this intuitive feeling of being sidelined because you don't fit into the expectations the society has set for your gender. But that's what fuels me to continue this quest to partake in shaping the future and social values of my generation. Kudos to Chimamanda, for being such an exemplary role model. I aspire to be an exceptional writer like her one day.
❤️
Eloquence, elegance, educated and a sublime orator. I have found my new role model
Natural hair looks beautiful on black women jus as God intended to be.
I wish I could like your opinion a thousand times.
As a black woman...I just want to be able to wear my hair however I feel like it. I like a variety of crowns
I realized that and started my natural hair journey 8 months ago..😊
@SpankBuda woah the fuck? First of all i don't fucking owe anyone an explanation on why I straightened my fucking hair, its my fucking hair! I can do the fuck i want with it when the fuck i want! Y'all hair nazis are so fucking annoying. I have had so many types of hairstyles and had dreadlocks for a long time and decided to go natural because i fucking wanted to and you can go and choke on your opinions mtcheew
SpankBuda lol I don’t need to explain anything to you. I love my natural hair...And my personal power. I want to do what I want with my hair when I want to. It’s really not your concern. Imbecile. So sick of control freaks. Go find someone else to impose your ‘ideals’ on. Unless you gave birth to me...or put a ring on my finger you don’t get to tell me what to do with my body.
Chimamanda is stunning. She is gorgeous.
I just finished her book Americanah. She is absolutely one of the best authors whose work I've ever had the privilege of reading! She's one of those writers who truly understands human nature and can put the perfect words to even very nuanced feelings
I am ashamed to say that I just came across this amazing interview!!!! What an eloquent speaker!!
I clapped so many times watching this. She expressed so many thoughts and feelings that we women feel and think but could never say it so eloquently!! I could listen to her all day!!
Can't get over how immaculate that melanin is... Nigeria is winning
Point of correct, Africa is winning not Nigeria.
No Nigeria is not winning though i respect her but Nigeria is not winning
Nigeria need a million more like her to fix the mess
point of correction, Biafra or Igbo is winning not Zoo called Nigeria
@@igwebenita1919 She does not stand up aganst the oppression of igbos. She has forgotten her people.
Her speech on TED is just wonderful.
I agree. Lemme rewatch that TED Talk
Her speech was really spectacular.
Yes, my English Professor assigned her speech as an assignment and am so glad that she did.
It was powerful.
@@0506xjl me too
Please have her as a recurring guest. What a beautiful soul with such beauty on top❤️ I admire this new Nigerian sister. 💕
Such an intelligent woman, she makes me proud to be a woman.
She is so beautiful and intelligent both of them together is #Africanpride
I love her accent and voice OMG!
You don't have to, we all have accents.
this comment makes absolutely no sense.
You made no sense.
Her voice reminds me mya angelo.
Its a nigerian accent
The saddest part about all of this is that I am for instance come from such background where they tell me “you should get married to a really good man” or “you won’t find yourself a husband if you sleep till late or if you don’t learn to cook properly” and here i am listening and understanding all of this that Chimamanda is saying and still am afraid that i am almost 30 years of age and not married yet. How do we acquire that bravery to go against the system and our own fears of staying alone or growing old without having a chance to accomplish our “true role”. Still thinking ....
I have a girl crush on her! How can someone be so gorgeous, talk so well and write like a genius all together ❤️
I think everyone that is watching this video is crushing on her, even the people that gave a thumbs down. They just hate themselves for it.
They are transphobic, did you know that?
I have read her books, but she speaks so beautifully. :)
LanaGoesArt why do you use "but" in that sentence?
Because English is my 3rd language and I'm not as fluent as I wish I was? It made sence when I wrote it. What I wanted to express it, that I admire her way of speaking, the pronounciation as well as the clear sentences and of course her opinions.
LanaGoesArt she's not an illiterate lol
yeah, I need some audiobooks with her voice man
@@BiancaGomes_Martins she usually voices her own audiobooks. I know she did for "We Should All Be Feminists"
She's got a great sense of humour, talented and proudly Nigerian😊✔💯
Nigeria is a curse on the Igbo nation. How can a "Tagbo" be proudly Nigerian?
@@annefranciselizabeth3840 madam do u want to take this outside lol
She's a Biafran/Igbo woman. Chimamanda Adichie, Chinua Achebe( the author of Things Fall Apart) ; and Ngozi Okonjo Iwuala( chairman WTO) are all Igbo. The Nigeria entity is a pullback to the promise and destiny to the Igbo.
We need a progressive world, we want out of Nigeria.
I love how he pronounced her name properly😌
Effortlessly 🥰
The fact that he pronounced her name so fluently with no mistakes left me speechless. It's women like this that inspire me to become a better person
She hates on trans people, defines them from the outside and defends people who want to eliminate them, she's a hypocrit, a transphobe, and her feminism is the kind that makes abortionand trans people illegal to appease religious cishet white women. Chimamanda is an author for guilty white people. If you want a real feminist read May Ayim and Audre Lorde.
This woman speaks so beautifully!
Proudly Nigerian 🇳🇬
When she said ‘we say to women okay you got your PhD but when do will you get married?’ I felt that in my soul. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is my new role model.
Love Trevor Noah, making South Africa so proud 🇿🇦. First time seeing this lady. However, I am so inspired and definitely paying attention. I believe I am about to learn a lot from you Chimamanda. Thank you in advance.
I find that most of the comments here are either about her “looks” or how “refined” and “eloquent” she is. There appears to be nothing or very few comments about her ideas which she just communicated. This is a subtle way of dismissing her thoughts without actually intending to. This is part of the problem with “feminism.” Many espouse it as a belief or worldview but don’t even realize when they are participating in the very things that undermine it.
I was thinking the same thing!!
Looks like they need to read the book 🤣
It's just that they don't listen I've seen comments on multiple videos and they say stuff like "it would've been a great video... if she actually discussed stuff" they only listen to what they want to listen to
I agree but then again there is nothing wrong with people complimenting her eloquence or appearance.....like aside from all the things she has said there are also other things that stand out about her.
Carol Ngunya there is nothing wrong with complimenting those attributes. However, when that becomes the primary feedback given and almost nothing is addressed about what she actually said, then that’s exactly the problem.
I don’t know about you, but I would hate to spend 10 minutes in a public platform discussing ideas that are important to me, and all people say when I’m done is “you are so beautiful and eloquent.”
@@carolm5463 You've got to read her books on feminism or at least listen to her talks. Because Adachi finds this quite annoying/problematic. There will never be as many comments on a man's appearance while he's talking about something important to him. Yet judging from the comments that's all people can focus on. Read her books, Why We Should All Be Feminists & Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions. It'll open your eyes
I love how the book he has at hand is read through, used and marked
She's so eloquent, i just love about how this lady speaks.
Precision, coherence, and substance. Who will not listen to that!
Nigeria STAND UP 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬!!!
These are two INTELLIGENT Africans , one Nigerian one South African. Who still thinks we live in Trees?!
Ask them more
😹😹😹😹😹😹😹
One real genetic African and a mixed one.
@@yahudaputy875 Africa is an ethnicity, not a race😹🙄
@@modisedaeswatiniprincess6944 yesss Amen... the richest man in the world is African
God she just glows eloquence.
My ears latch on to her every word and my eyes can't get enough of her face. Purple Hibiscus is a must in everyone's reading list. Adichie is such an intelligent, brave and elegant lady ❤
Chimamanda you never cease to amaze me... what a wonderful woman.
Wow that skin. Flawless! And oh yes that voice!
Representing women of colour 😍
She certainly has more things to get attracted to or to be admired for.
☺
Lol that's why Beyonce put that speech in her song
She is so eloquent and very poised, on top of the fact that her countenance is sunbathed, bronzed, and unspeakably flawless. What a graceful and intellectually refined woman! She is royalty and beauty, defined, and her hair is simply gorgeous!! Excellent interview on a very needful topic! 👏🏾💫👌🏾👑