Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on the Power of Storytelling

Like many of us at INBOUND, Chimamanda is a storyteller. She has used her gift at weaving stories to ignite a global conversation about the importance of feminism to everyone, and to warn of the dangers of hearing only a single story about another person or place.

00:00 Introduction
00:37 A Story About Bagels
02:10 The Power of Storytelling
02:26 Journey to Becoming a Writer
05:13 Challenges in Publishing
07:58 Experiences in America
09:31 Understanding Blackness in America
14:51 Identity and Stereotypes
18:26 Teaching and Learning in Lagos
24:39 Gender and Feminism
29:15 The Importance of Diverse Stories
31:12 Reflections on Oppression and Privilege
36:10 Redefining Masculinity and Gender Roles
41:49 The Power of Anger and Fairness
44:35 Imagining a Fair World
45:05 Outro

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[monicablack]

Considering I’m nearly 50, it’s too late for me to want to be her when I grow up. So, I will just say how amazing she is.

[yvonnekiogora]

Am I the only Kenyan watching this and marveled by her

[vinshittu]

Nothing better than a brilliant woman who also happens to be extremely beautiful...and that dress is fire!

[mfjr]

This lady is so much more than just a storyteller. She is most certainly a very intellectual person that shares her knowledge and teaching through writing and discussion.

[castykaimuri]

This woman made me have what we call a turn around...I became a lover of knowledge. I am emulating her!

[makanaki]

Whenever I feel insecure about my Nigerian accent because "this is America, " I listen to Chimamanda.

[samuelhasford]

i love this woman. these are people our African girls of our days should take as mentors

[harambeegardens]

Elegance, eloquence, grace--personified.

[fabolousheira]

One of the best storytellers of our time, you never disappoint.

[clementmatthew]

She is a feminine I respect so much, she is cool, her English is something to copy, I so much admire her albeit am a man but I decided to choose you as role model and a mentor, I pray to be more than you one day

[authorpreneursecrets]

I admire her poise and confidence and her incredible ability to address difficult subjects with seemingly effortless boldness and rapt attention

[selimtaiwo]

I feel grammatically refresh and inspired anytime I listen to her speech. She is intelligent, beautiful, calm, cool, confindet. You are a blessing to the world.

[juehlwillis]

Her statement..."Never Admire Quietly" undeniably Powerful!!!

[mobayairport]

Am a jamaican and am so proud of this lady

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I just want Chimamanda to go ahead and have a podcast so I can listen to her speak wisdom more often. We can do it once a month for an hour so that she doesn't feel burnt out.

[wordsmovepoetry]

Listening to this woman's wisdom right upon awakening washed over me like an enlightening sermon. The knowledge of Adichie is truly a blessing

[pwrprtt]

Chimamanda is very intelligent and wise, but i've notice some of these platforms are trying their best to under mind her intelligence and make her controversial! She's very smart and won't fall for their exploitation!

[carlaa]

You are a true African brain, and I am sure everyone who truly understand your message appreciate your existence. I love you Chimamanda

[MerelamA]

I absolutely adore her! She’s brilliant, beautiful, intelligent; it’s just so admirable 😭😍

[sandraokafor]

She says the whole truth... I wonder why people misunderstand her most times..