Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - “Dear Ijeawele” & Raising a Child to Be a Feminist | The Daily Show

“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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[youjustcalledmewhat]

She has kindness and authority in her voice.

[tasims]

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.

[ellep.]

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.

[iamisraelizzyayo]

Chimamanda, you've made Nigerians & all black race proud. Love you!

[Agbommaaneto]

I love her 'uncompromising' accent. She is not trying to sound more 'American'...

[giorgiam]

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.

[jjstarrprod]

Anyone here after her interview with the french interviewer got dug up by the algorythm ?

[mhuyett]

I immediately got her book. I paused the interview to get it.

[takodawhitefeather]

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! 👏🏾💫👌🏾👑

[kindypoo]

Oh my God!!! Her voice is intoxicating. I could listen to her all day

[jasmeenmalhotra]

She's eloquent (yet decisive) and gentle (yet fierce) and calm (yet strong) and just stunning and beautiful and I adore her!!

[FashionRoadman]

She is one of the best authors ever. Americana, purple hibiscus and half of a yellow sun are classics

[jachinwilliams]

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!

[ijesimonn]

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.

[aamnahere]

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.

[Sfgurl]

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. ❤️

[thHour]

The first time her introducer pronounced her name correctly, probably :)

[ejuestibubu]

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.

[baronium]

I remember being laughed at a few years ago when I said (as a man) that I am a feminist. Thank you for this.

[Tahia]

I was hypnotised by her voice, I always wanted to have a deep warm soulful voice, I find it so charismatic 😍