Popular Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says she is the first woman in her hometown to be made a chief.
The writer made this known via her Instagram page where she expressed gratitude to her 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 her the title of “Odeluwa”- the one who writes for the world.
Furthermore, Chimamanda went on to say that her title makes her happy because she is the First woman in her hometown to be made a chief, and it makes her 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,” she added.
For Adichie, our culture must become a culture that celebrates achievements whether it comes to a man or a woman.
Again, one of the highlights for Adichie was seeing children on the Dusty road laughing and waving and shouting ‘Odeluwa!’
With this title, Chimamanda Adichie officially continues the legacy of her late father, Prof. James Adichie, who was conferred with the title- ‘Odelu ọra Abba’ meaning someone who writes for the town of Abba.
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Adichie’s latest awards
In addition, this title is the latest title in a long list of awards and recognitions the internationally celebrated author has received from indigenous and international organisations.
Meanwhile, the ‘Odeluwa’ title adds to Adichie’s current list of titles. In December 2022, Adichie received the Distinguished WISCAR Award at the Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) Annual Leadership and Mentoring Conference in Lagos, Nigeria.
In October 2022, she became the first African woman to receive the W.E.B Du Bois Medal, Harvard University’s highest honor in the field of African and African American studies.
Guests at the event
Guests at the event included Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe; Governor of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Soludo; Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, among others.
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