Chimamanda Adichie: The Problem of A Single Story



A storyteller has as a job to tell stories that are engaging and important. Chimamanda Adichie's account of how single stories have inflicted on her life - and on the African countries we love, is both engaging and important. The single (negative) image of "Africa" that I have been trying to complement in 200+ blog posts here on Rain In Africa, she covers in under 20 minutes.

And luckily, it has been recorded as a TED speech that I can recommend to all of you. For you who are temporarily busy, her powerful conclusion can suffice for now - but when you have time, do listen to her in full.
When we reject the single story, we regain paradise.
Chimamanda Adichie most known works are: Half Of A Yellow Sun (I can't believe I haven't blogged about this book - I adored it) and Purple Hibiscus.
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3 comments:

  1. posekyere11:32 AM

    Thank Kajsa.
    Chimamanda Adichie is such a beautiful storyteller.
    I liked this one. I really did.

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  2. ImageNations4:19 PM

    I have blogged on all her three books. she's really good.

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  3. Kajsa Hallberg Adu5:46 PM

    Posekyere, Yes, isn't she great?
    Nana, which of her books did you like the best?

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