Popular Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has said she doesn’t consider herself as an ambassador of Nigeria, adding that she detests certain things about the nation.
The award winning author made this known in a chat with TheAfricaReport
According to her: “No. I am an ambassador for myself. I don’t represent Nigeria; there are things about Nigeria I don’t like. But, at the same time, I am very very proud of my Nigerian identity,” Adichie said.
“I was born and raised in Nigeria, which I didn’t leave until I was 19. I’m proud to be Nigerian, I’m proud to be African, I’m proud to be Igbo. I won’t be who I am today if I wasn’t all of those things.”