Worst question to ever ask in an interview. Was only asked to ruffle her feathers. Answer was brilliantly spot on.

We used to read her books as kids in Botswana and Zambia. Yes, she’s an amazing author! I’m so proud to know that this amazing woman represents Africans everywhere ❤️

As an African I'm not even going to dignify that ignorant question with an explanation of any kind. These foreigners embarrass themselves.

She has a lovely way of talking and wonderful voice. I have never read a book of her but I'll give it a try because of this interview. This lady has something to say.

I'm gonna make it my business to watch this every morning for the rest of my life.

She is beautiful and brilliant. I am proud of her

I like how she remained composed, addressed it, and moved on.

She is beautiful strong and, proud well done. God bless her and mother Africa!

I am proud of this Lady. Give it to them as raw as possible!

I can't be prouder African, I can't be prouder blackman, I can't be prouder Igboman from Nigeria, it's amazing how confident and intelligently she made the white lady who tried to mock Africa been mocked, not only by Africans but by her fellow French citizens and white countries all over the world, Igbo is the way, thanks a lot Ngozie, Nwa nnem nwayi.

I love the way she represented and stood for our great continent. Most europeans think that they're better than us just became of our race. Well, this woman and many other African icons like Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe have accomplished things that most whites can't accomplish in ten life times. I am truly proud to an African.

This is gold to me, wish I can like it a million times. As a Nigrian living in France, I can so relate.

Oh my goodness! Chimamanda really gave it to them. I find it hilarious the way her interviewer was blinking (at 5:11) like someone just recovering from being blindsided. The poor woman did not see that coming. Chimamanda was savage!

That interviewer could hardly look her in the face after that silly question...

I never understood why some people think that Africa only has poverty? There are rich people who live in Africa who live in luxury. This is pure ignorance.

I love that her response was delivered in a respectful way and that it not only shamed the interviewer but the whole nation she (the interviewer) represents.

Never read Chimamanda before but I will now, she is simply sublime.

Chimamanda Adichie is queen. She never disappoints. Always a fearless voice. Always.

I am African, and everyone i know and i, read more books than the average european or american,in 3 distinct languages (english french arabic, and I'm beginning to learn spanish too)

Chimamanda ma, you are bold. I love that you are truly a Nigerian woman.

She is amazing, calm , assertive, and calculative . Right on point 👌 well done. AFRICAN QUEEN 👸

Bravo, Ms Adichie. As a white European guy I support you 100%. White French people (and other white Europeans) need to hear this.

That was an eloquent and gracious take down. I've replayed it just to admire her words and manner. And the message: everyone deserves to be treated with basic human dignity is on point and it's long past time we treated all people this way.

Gosh, we have some ignorant people in this world...really? Does Africa have bookstores? Sheesh

I am an American Black person born and raised and the sister was speaking nothing but FACTS!!!

I agree with Chimamanda on the French experience for an African visiting France. I couldn't wait to return back to mama Africa. Phew!!! Nice one Lady Chimamanda

She so gracefully SLAYED!!!!

When you're the smartest person in the room. Chimamanda is not to be played with.

I'm glad the interviewer asked these questions because it allowed for the beautiful and elegant response to be heard on this platform and go some way in educating the ignorant.

Yes!!! Brilliant response! We need more people talking about this. I went to Paris last year and I had the same issue with French immigration when I presented my African passport. I was the first person in line, I was the only black person on my flight coming in from the US. All the Americans went through without a single question. I stayed back being asked ridiculous questions about my accommodation, how much money I had, when I would be leaving... The same things that were asked when I went to get my visa. Clearly if I was given a visa then I was able to prove I had the necessary documents to travel. I offered to show my hotel reservations, flight booking, and bank statements via phone but the immigration officer refused to see them, they claimed I had to have them printed out. At some point she said "we will send you back where you came from". That's when I got angry and realized what was going on. I gave them a piece of my mind and let them know I am very comfortable where I am and do not see a need to go and live as an illegal immigrant in France. I was there on vacation and going to be spending my hard earned money there, why should I be treated less than the other passengers on my flight?! It was a horrible welcome to Paris and more of us need to talk about this blatant racism.

She handled that with poise and class and kept her cool. Bravo 👏

I love her books and I'm Zambian. I've read almost all of them 'Half of a yellow sun' and 'Purple Hibiscus' being my favourite

Brilliant. A proper roasting! Well deserved, eloquently delivered.

Oh God! I'll never stop loving Chimamanda. Such grace and elegance. It's really epic how she politely ripped that woman apart and left her in utter amazement

That interviewer got the single story. At this point I’m no longer surprised at the stupid and rude comments, that are still being made today.

Don’t play with her. She is not to be played with and I love it!

Polite but firm and apt answer. Well done

One have to be very ignorant or racist to ask such a question!!! Love her response ....People forget that the first library in the world was not in Europe ...

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 a lesson on how to respond to foolishness with poise, class and honesty.

Chimamanda is an intellectual beast. She handled that with such grace.

I even have like 3 of her books on my shelf now, and we read her books for literature classes way back in school.

Elegant response, keep making Nigeria proud!

As a French person, I feel the question was embarrassing. Do they have bookstores, like, really? The author is so right about lecturing the interviewer. The sad part is that so many people in France still see France as that 18th century "beacon of hope" for Africa and that's absolutely ridiculous.

Her classiness in the face of ignorance 👌🏽 this is how we ladies should handle things.

The interviewer was doing so poorly that she just started talking, very strong confident woman😍😍

How I adooooore this woman!!!

She is a graceful dignitary. We need more of her.

Such class such beauty such grace such maturity. So much to learn from her. I remember reading 2 of her books in University (in Canada). I was so proud to be Nigerian, still am 😉

That Africana POISE. Pure intellect and class that always quiets the room.

Great response from the queen!! Am obsessed with her , Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

I'm French and I'm so glad, the writer speak clearly the issue there is in France. The questions are purely racist.

I love the way she responded to the question. This is a clear case of cluless racism.

It's so elevating to listen to her, her criticism about French immigration is so eloquently worded.

I totally agree; it reflects poorly on French people. But let us be honest; they are not the only one to think that there is nothing in Africa. And unfortunately, very often Africans themselves are happy to consolidate in people's minds the idea that Africa is underdeveloped, not industrialised and poor.

I just love her honesty and boldness 👏👏👏

This was just brilliant. The interviewer wasn t laughing anymore at the end 😂

How am I just watching this now, what poise in answering such questions. Thankyou for being you Chimamanda and your honesty.

I love her response, very sound and sincere without being rude

Thanks to the hosts of this channel for posting this video. Ms. Adichie’s criticism and response left the interviewer shell shocked. She didn’t see it coming.

She handled the odd questions with such class, patience, and elegance! I respect her for handling it so well.

I cannot BELIEVE the ignorance of the French interviewer. I am so embarrassed. PLEASE tell me this is a joke. She actually asked if they have bookstores in NIGERIA?

Of course they know there are bookshops in Nigeria...it's more of a denigration than a question

sister Ingozi, you made my day .How dignified ! How intelligent ! I am somali and I really adore your intellect and grace ! Hail and Chimamanda and other african girls !

I don't know who she is but she seems an amazing person 😂😂😂 Her answers are really smart and great at the same time

I like the French lady because she brings out the beauty of the African Queen 😎

I'm a Kenyan student in Germany. I keep getting asked rude questions like: "Did you come to Germany by boat through the Mediterranean Sea?" "How is the government in your country? Is it a dictatorship?" "Are all the people happy with the government?" "Is there war in your country?" "There are no toilets in your country, are there? You people go to the wild, don't you?" Do you come from the countryside or the city? Is it a little more civilised there?"

I'm here, months after this interview, and still wowed! Chimamanda- my absolute favourite

It really saddens and angers me that people still have this image of African countries. Like, why?

She honestly thought she had asked a great question!

Very classy woman. I think I'm in love

The way the reporter's body language shifts at 5:05 is pure gold.

Chimamanda pure CLASS, as ever!

I am in Guinea reading her books, watching her speeches, "danger of single story", "we should all be feminist"...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY FULL OF WISDOM....GOD BLESSED...!

I am in awe everytime I see a black man or woman stay calm while interacting with people like this, i just don't have that level of self control. Its something I need to learn, cause she just laid out the facts, pointed out the flaw in the line of questioning and just moved on with her dignity fully intact and its inspiring, I would have gone off! And it would have been the wrong thing to do

I myself is from kazakhstan. And study in italy. I was surprised how many students from Africa come to study in europe, they are smart, kind and so friendly. The world should know about Africans more. Piece and love 💕

Love this! Funny how the West thinks Africa is backward when we read and know more about them than they do about us.

And said with such grace...my sista. And the look of those pions faces

I remember a few years ago a girl asked me if there are CARS in Africa and I almost passed out. She was dead serious too.

The fact that this was even a question just shows how ignorant people can be.

The shade of it all! I love how she gave it back to that ignorant French women. Thank you sister👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

It is the composure with which she did it. I STAN. A QUEEN INDEED.

Brilliant answer to the bookstore question. You go girl! You kept your cool, you looked sophisticated, answered intelligently and had a wealth of knowledge and hit her with facts and all this while firmly holding onto your dignity. I was shocked by their ignorance and lack of respect towards you. Lots of love to you from SA 🇿🇦

She says the truth boldly. We are proud of her as Nigerians/Africans!

Man, after that stupid question she went in on her and France. With her superior intellect.

I bought tons of books from a Ghanaian book store in Accra.

Whew!!! She is dragging them with so much class and grace! ♥️♥️♥️

She speaks the truth Preach on sister I love you 😍

Dammit I love this woman. Chimamanda for president anywhere in the world

This is amazing ! Fight ignorance with intelligence and class 👑

Well done proude of you my dear Thank you for your intervention❤️🙏🏿

Wow!!! What an inspiring, EMPOWERING woman!!! We need more people like her in this world! People who don’t take any crap!

I enjoyed every bit of her response, it says more about her education and how WE (Africans ) should act.

I love her very classy yet vicious response!! Demoted!!

This is woman is simply amazing. She breathes class.

I can listen to her all day.. She's like the African Oprah. This woman needs her own talk show.. Most love froM kenya

This couldn’t be more heartwarming to witness. Thank you for sharing this

2nacheki waddup? Man you doing some good work keeping us updated

Interviewer be like: she punched me on my face.. without even touching!

I am from the USA have read her book americanah fell in love with her storytelling. I love reading books from African authors! She handled herself extremely well very intelligent and a beautiful sista. I am proud to have the same skin color as her. Beautiful