Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was born on September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria. She grew up on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where her father was a professor and her mother was the first female registrar. 

She moved to the United States  in 1997, to study political science. 

Adichie splits her time between Nigeria and the United States and continues to be a powerful voice in contemporary discussions. Adichie's works have gained international acclaim and are considered significant contributions to contemporary literature. Adichie's contributions to literature provide valuable perspectives that enhance the study of British literature

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