Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Biography
Profile
Full Name: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Born: September 15, 1977
Age: 47 years old (as of 2024)
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Author, Writer, Public Speaker
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (Approx.)
Parents: James Nwoye Adichie (Father), Grace Ifeoma Adichie (Mother)
Siblings: Five
Spouse: Ivara Esege
Children: 1 (Name undisclosed)
Relationship Status: Married
Net Worth: $5 – $10 million (Estimated)
Early Life and Education
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born in Enugu, Nigeria, and raised in Nsukka, where her father was a professor at the University of Nigeria. She grew up in a household filled with books, which ignited her passion for storytelling from a young age.
She attended the University of Nigeria for a short time before moving to the United States to further her education. Adichie earned a degree in Communications and Political Science from Eastern Connecticut State University and later pursued a Master’s in Creative Writing at Johns Hopkins University. She also completed a Master’s degree in African Studies at Yale University.
Career
Chimamanda Adichie gained international fame with her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus (2003), which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. Her second book, Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), became a global bestseller and won the Orange Prize for Fiction.
Her third novel, Americanah (2013), further cemented her reputation as a powerful voice in modern literature. The book explores themes of race, identity, and migration, particularly from an African perspective.
Apart from her novels, Adichie is well known for her TED Talks, especially “The Danger of a Single Story” and “We Should All Be Feminists”, which have influenced global conversations about literature, identity, and gender equality.
In 2024, she released her first novel in over a decade, Dream Count, further solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest African writers of her generation.
Social Media
- Instagram: @chimamanda_adichie
- Twitter (X): N/A
- Facebook: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Website: www.chimamanda.com
Personal Life
Chimamanda is married to Dr. Ivara Esege, a Nigerian-American medical doctor. They have a daughter together, although she has kept details about her family life private.
She is known for her strong feminist beliefs and continues to advocate for gender equality, African storytelling, and freedom of expression through her books, speeches, and public engagements.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s estimated net worth is between $5 million and $10 million, primarily earned through book sales, speaking engagements, and royalties.
