Chimamanda Adichie Urges For Celebration Of Women, Men Alike In Her Hometown
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie is advocating for the celebration of the achievement of men and women alike after a chieftaincy title was bestowed upon her in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State.
The Half Of A Yellow Sun author was given the title of “Odeluwa” in her hometown. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, January 4, the author advocated for the recognition of both genders via her Instagram while sharing a video from her conferment ceremony.
She wrote:
“I am so grateful to my people of Abba in Anambra State for their warmth and love, for their enthusiastic support. And to Igwe L.N. Ezeh, who has always valued education, for giving me the title of “Odeluwa” — ‘the one who writes for the world.’ (My father received the title of “Odelora” — ‘the one who writes for the community” and the symbolism means very much to me.)”
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She continued;
“I am the first woman in my hometown to be made a chief, and it makes me happy to know that more women will follow.
Culture does not make people, people make culture.
Cultures thrive when they best serve and reflect the people.
Ours must become a culture that celebrates achievement, whether it comes from a man or a woman.”
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Read the concluding part of her post below.
“It was a day filled with joyful moments but the highlight for me was the sight of many children on the dusty road, laughing and waving and shouting ‘Odeluwa!’
Amongst them, I hope, were little girls with their hearts full of dreams who feel encouraged to keep trying, to keep going.”
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