Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie On Why You Should Never Admire Quietly

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In this video, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks on the power of storytelling, her thoughts on what can bring this world together, and the vision she dreams of the future. Comment down below what you think!
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@mastersinmarketing 2 жыл бұрын

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@chiomaumeorah5949 Жыл бұрын

What amazes me about her is how she finds balance for everything she says...what a genius !!

@sharlottechamisa Жыл бұрын

So grateful that someone like this exists in our generation.

@BlackbrightNews Жыл бұрын

Not only is this woman an eloquent speaker but oh how stylish she is! Absolutely beautiful.

@nnajijohn2438 Жыл бұрын

My daughter's name is Chimamanda and I wish she will be as great as Chimamanda Adichie

@chimeremanaege785 Жыл бұрын

Greater than preferably

@evangelistemmanuelezeagwu Жыл бұрын

Likewise me

@jmbonuxbox Жыл бұрын

Please do not wish other people's life on your child, you do not her journey, you are only seeing the final product. She is a great women, but she had her journey which may not be favorable to your child.

@iamotoobong Жыл бұрын

@@jmbonuxbox right!🙌🏽

@justinamusyoka4986 Жыл бұрын

@@jmbonuxbox I think she means "determination" not to be a replica of Chimamanda.

@trixmoloto8585 Жыл бұрын

"I will take a chance on you" , I guess we all need someone to take a chance on us to show our greatness.

@khanyisamalungana1023 Жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I love how she express herself. She's so eloquent!!

@dr.paulopondo7883 Жыл бұрын

Chi Adichie is very well organised in her mind and presentation. She is the epitome of human possibility and doing what one loves best. She is naturally motivated to read and write about human issues. Among the Luo of Kenya we have similar women like Grace Ogot, Margaret Ogolla and Marjorie Oludhe...Great power of the intellect!

@yaypanda6 Жыл бұрын

As a woman struggling with low self-worth, with ancestors who immigrated from Asia to South America and then two generations ago to Europe, identity has become a big question mark for me. But this speech has both inspired and comforted me. I will try to read more stories from different places and people. Maybe recognizing certain flaws and strengths, hopes and despairs in others will contribute to finding and forming more of my Self. And help me stop holding myself back, so I can play my role in making this world a little better like I know I can, too. Thank you for the hope I feel right now.

@nbessurvivor4301 Жыл бұрын

I think the most important thing in this world is Life. Understanding your past gives you a sight of where you are coming from but should not be a weight for you to move forward. Their immigration should in no case bother you to live your life.

@jesipohl6717 Жыл бұрын

Chimamanda hates trans people, read audre lorde and may ayim instead.

@okikiolawale7917 Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊😊

@yaypanda6 Жыл бұрын

@@nbessurvivor4301 Thanks for your response. It is of course more complex than fits into one comment. For me, everything is connected. Some connections within me, like the cultural heritage from my ancestors, seem weaker but it is up to me to discover and remake those connections. I've just always struggled with my sense of self and identity but I've accepted that. I definitely am not blaming my ancestors for making those choices to better their lives because they obviously ensured my life started in a better place as well. What this video inspired me to realize is that I might take more interest in other people than I have done until now. Being an introvert it'll be challenging but surely worth it : ) And ultimately I think that, the more you understand who you are, the better you are able to send out love and energy into the world🙏

@WellingtonPlaceLasVegas 9 ай бұрын

YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE BORN! YOU ARE ENOUGH JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE HERE! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! (AND KEEP IT UP!)

@sylviakaggwa108 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Chimamanda is sooo eloquent, a voice of reason and intelligence, i like the lens in which she sees the world, i will start working on my sons behaviour

@yonarsalach5842 Жыл бұрын

Chimamanda is an inspiration to all black people around the world. Using daily observation to write about such stories of great importance is marvelous.

@beththomas777 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Chimimanda is an inspiration to all humans around the world!

@smendes2004 Жыл бұрын

Blacks, whites, etc

@fruitofthespiritgalatians5856 Жыл бұрын

Just met her and I am definitely inspired by her.

@iamnormal8648 Жыл бұрын

I love that Beyonce featured her (Chimamanda's) voice in one of her songs.

@dianamitei1776 Жыл бұрын

Chimamanda,am so proud of you, am a Kenyan in Saudi Arabia.I have read your books and you really inspire me. Keep the fire burning. Have been trying to write short stories about what I go through to myself

@nickadrial Жыл бұрын

Learning about the world through the insightful accounts of others is such an enlightening experience. Now here I am endeavouring to “never admire quietly”…I believe Chimamanda is blessed with the gift of storytelling. From listening to the words she shared, my mind travelled along neural pathways which her words created. I am eager to read her books for an even greater experience.

@specialppl4god2022 Жыл бұрын

Hey, you are missing out... I read her books n I became confident in myself... She is just gifted and Chinua Achebe of my time...

@margueritendi7033 Жыл бұрын

Oh you have a wide range to choose from. She's prolific and captivating. You'll become addicted. I discovered her with "Half of a Yellow Sun" that's just a marvel. A gem 💎

@univuniveral9713 5 ай бұрын

In the same way as those who wrote the books that inspired her were blessed. It goes around.

@edithalinga9053 Жыл бұрын

"Sometimes we are held back by what we have in our head, what we think should be”

@joanrobinson3356 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing lady. Beautiful to listen to and admire her expression of reading 📚 ❤ . For this reason I'm encouraged it's time for me to take up reading more and to start writing my own story and to stop procrastinate!!! Thank you Chimama........

@mfonobot5665 Жыл бұрын

instead of what actually should be.....

@jesipohl6717 Жыл бұрын

Totally explains why chimamanda is transphobic

@montimuzik8421 Жыл бұрын

You are truly a rare gem chimamanda.

@dennis.m.kinyua5988 Жыл бұрын

A great story teller ..she inspires our generation

@helensayers1150 Жыл бұрын

So beautifully said... Once we all understand that we are invisible souls and not bodies - souls that have the same basic qualities ( peace, love, joy and wisdom...) and the same basic needs - to be respected, valued, understood and loved... then we can move forward on equal footing, and will together energise and enrich this tired world...

@EvelynTerryStateRep71 Жыл бұрын

As one who forever tells a story about something to help others understand what motivates me to do what I do, Chimamanda's Never Admire Quietly brings my own reality front and center. I can't wait to introduce myself to her writings.

@kuchojoe500 Жыл бұрын

Chima I am proud of you...you are a beautiful star of Africa. Black star of Ghana and Nigeria

@urselmayo3376 Жыл бұрын

Storytelling is powerful. I watched Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's video more than once. Absorbing her truth, experience, and reality of becoming a black American.

@faithnjoki1471 Жыл бұрын

Smart, poise, gorgeous and ever so eloquent. 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

@omolaniayanshola4278 Жыл бұрын

I can listen to her all day we are proud of you sister Amanda

@KellieAlston Жыл бұрын

Absolutely profound. I just love her.

@rjansen4475 Жыл бұрын

Holy heck the discrimination of the publishers is disgusting!! (And illegal) I'm so glad her voice has not been silenced! The woman is remarkable with a deep beautiful soul. Truly a voice to be heard from the rooftops. I love everything I've seen and heard from her so far!

@gamachubeyena2628 Жыл бұрын

Laureates Chimamada Adichie writer represent beauty and brain in literatures. Looking at her cone shaped pointing shoulders blades, looking at her dress codes fashion, hairstyles, talking lip's listening tuned into her tones and brainy beautiful lady in literatures thanks lady.

@IfechukwuJane Жыл бұрын

Listening to Chi Adichie made me undergo some introspective reality checks. What an intellect we have from Africa!

@adeyemovictor Жыл бұрын

Listening to her makes one feels like you're 50 years wiser.

@PositiveWomenTV Жыл бұрын

Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.

@ChocolateJewels Жыл бұрын

Gods, what a gorgeous, smart woman through and through! I am tearing up listening to her.

@maxinechen8755 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@lydiafomuso7168 Жыл бұрын

She is a chocolate jewel😅

@sarahreviewsinasmr Жыл бұрын

So stunned by her speech i didnt realise the video had ended.😁

@Lyra0966 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely marvelous, insighful, brilliant and inspiring woman. And beautiful in so many ways. To my mind she could be a worthy successor to Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and, of course, Achebe.

@vallyndumbe3655 Жыл бұрын

Wow... listening to you is just like watching a movie. You are great my sister.

@sweetbe49 Жыл бұрын

I’m here smiling with her what a brilliant beautiful soul always loved hearing her stories especially the one with the one sided story.

@sophiemclarke6556 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous confident woman that knew what she wanted and went for it and is now successful . Great knowledge of people. Great observer.

@BASSISTHENEWBLACK Жыл бұрын

My favourite author. I love everything about her, her mind is so sharp, she is so articulate and equally beautiful. Your big fan from Johannesburg, South Africa.

@margueritendi7033 Жыл бұрын

Delightful as usual. Glued to each one of her words from beginning to end. So relatable

@Billy65438 Жыл бұрын

She is so beautiful much respect to this amazing women. 💞

@brahimobarry7581 Жыл бұрын

I was called arrogant too because I was perceived as a foreigner being too confident in the streets of Lagos,

@phumlilengobeni5572 Жыл бұрын

She is an excellent story teller.

@ujuigbotv Жыл бұрын

Classic and beautiful. Well done girl, the lord is your strength 👍🏾👏🏾💕

@kenigiri Жыл бұрын

I just love the way she relishes her achievements...

@toffcollege9484 Жыл бұрын

I have listened to you quite a number of times and on different topics. I must say that this particular one was remarkably a compilation of many different topics that are exhaustive in themselves. I am thrilled by the cautious balance of your presentation and admittedly be considered as quite bold on your part. Best.

@lynnmac5116 Жыл бұрын

Are you a writer as well?

@gibobest1945 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the esteemed pleasure of listening to Ms. Chimamanda on topics that hits home, with subtle, yet powerful impact on its listeners, me included. I’m moved to thank you for your explicit and beautiful comment, done with such grace, and dignity. Thanks for making this video a pleasure to listen, learn, and enjoy. Peace to you, always. 👍🏿🕊😷😄

@maureenoge548 Жыл бұрын

Your comment is well put. You would make a great writer and that's if you aren't one yet.🥰

@andrewlarkins4824 Жыл бұрын

Chimamanda you're an Inspiration to"PEOPLE", around the world👏🙏

@thesafehappylifechannelwit3488 Жыл бұрын

I chose to admire loudly even before I listen to the video. You dress lady has blown me away. It is the epitome of creativity in fashion.

@temitayodb5558 Жыл бұрын

Still struggling to understand the dress

@lydiafomuso7168 Жыл бұрын

It seems to be a dress inspired by a purse.

@gpinkard Жыл бұрын

Her voice and reasoning is so truthful, honest and full of wisdom. I really just love her because she owns who she is becoming.

@TheChibuogwu Жыл бұрын

There is a reason why Chimamanda is who she is. This is what greatness is made of. 💚

@chinenyenweke148 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. Ngozi, that was a complete food for thought. I exceptionally love the transient diversification of your speech. You are not just a story teller you are a story that needs to be told. More wisdom🥰👏👏👏👏

@HavenOfRestInc Жыл бұрын

You are a good story teller. I came across this video while looking for a different video but here I am stuck waiting for you to end and I am even looking forward to read your books

@bobsims762 Жыл бұрын

Your transparency is so transparent. The world is slowly loosing the necessary standards. Standards that are just based on simple truths. What we do with those truths is totally our responsibility. I appreciate you doing your part. Please keep telling stories!!

@onyebuchiikechukwu2118 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being you at all times👏👏👏❤

@Mafor4403 Жыл бұрын

listening to you lead to reality check. You’re my all time mantra. Thanks to all you do Chimamanda.

@delyretsym Жыл бұрын

The book she wrote, THE THING AROUND YOUR NECK, Is very interesting, Eye Opening for African People, , I like the way she tells her stories, especially in that book

@navinebaskerville2350 Жыл бұрын

I admire Ms. Adichie very much for her open mindedness and well-spokenness. She is a positive example for me as an African=American woman.

@traceyjames4681 Жыл бұрын

I have just discovered this and discovered you. I am grateful! -a black woman born and raised in Brooklyn now living in the south.

@beverlypasco262 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring, Honest, full of love and respect! For those of us who dream of a peaceful and just world, it starts with education, and curiosity not labels. How blessed am I to have stumbled upon her astute thoughts. She is a bold voice that could possibly make a difference for the betterment of society. The forgiveness of Christ Jesus is an essential ingredient, without knowing Him fully we can only make dents in our understanding of each other. He is the most misunderstood person who walked this green earth. Misunderstood even by those who claim to know Him. Thank you for bringing Him into the picture! Thank you for sharing your soul with us! I am so inspired by your brilliant light!❤

@joymbugua9385 Жыл бұрын

I just love every thing Chimamanda says

@martharinebiseko1457 Жыл бұрын

Lovely voice. I love to share her videos with my daughter. I can see alot of her in my daughter

@melvinsharty4417 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this…Helped me to understand how to use our everyday interactions, observations and understanding to tell insightful stories.

@edo-olotuprecious4124 Жыл бұрын

Just became a fan of Chimamda, I feel so inspired just watching a few videos, now I will look for her books 📚 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@louisegahamanyi6652 Жыл бұрын

Great warrior woman. Very inspiring, and so true lots of talents died in me...love you Chimamanda ❤ ❤❤

@MegaPruddy Жыл бұрын

Please let that talent arise and bless the world with it. Love you 😘

@igboartbychinwendukelechi Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I read the word "Milwaukee" in a book and thought it the most fantastical place on earth. I imagined it a pure paradise. The word itself was pure poetry to me, it rang in my head day and night, I don't remember how old I was, but I remember I had stolen that book while in primary school, so perhaps around 7 to 9- I went to secondary school at 10. Eventually with the rise of the internet in my teen years I came across the Jeffrey Dahmer story while browsing online and found out all that horror had happened in my paradisical Milwaukee. That was when Milwaukee lost that great childish glamor for me. 🙂

@priscillahnalubega9201 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this lady is so graceful.

@marionstetchy Жыл бұрын

Such an eloquent woman ❤️

@TheKnowledgeShop Жыл бұрын

I am showing this to my students today for every little Black girls and Brown girls could see what they can become in the brilliance of this amazing beautiful and brilliant Black woman.

@jesipohl6717 Жыл бұрын

But not trans black and brown girls, because chimamanda is transphobic. Chimamanda wishes to eliminate them.

@mukwayabenjamin4700 Жыл бұрын

I started listening to this in my sleep. So beautiful.

@micheleinacharles-hazellem1968 Жыл бұрын

She makes us better

@DOE360 Жыл бұрын

You are such a great storyteller, Ma'am. I am usually elated listening to you

@alkalinelifestyle638 Жыл бұрын

Indeed she is, undoubtedly the essence of a writer

@yasmineluly3194 Жыл бұрын

Wow , beautiful delivery . Powerful. I am making a mental note to admire loudly . You look stunning in that dress . God bless you always !

@africamania1183 Жыл бұрын

Calm and confident...She is a great story teller!

@dr.bangura4722 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. You are a blessing to humanity. Keep it up.

@carol5368 Жыл бұрын

I will not admire quietly.....that was refreshing always.

@colettemallory3813 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful talk she gave!

@goddessqueenjahmela Жыл бұрын

10:12 "I'm not black" - this is the identification statement of Africans who've moved to America and separate themselves. So glad to hear the consciousness that followed. 11:11 The problem is not blackness... the problem is that American society has imposed on blackness the burden of many negative stereotypes

@deja2 Жыл бұрын

There you go with the single story (check her TEDTalk speech The Danger of the Single Story 2009)! That is not the identification statement of all Africans. The blame is on both sides actually

@goddessqueenjahmela Жыл бұрын

@@deja2 there I go with putting time stamps on things that stand out for my viewership. Stop trying to find something to cast blame for.

@maureenoge548 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I listen to Chimamanda Adichie I learn so many beautifully couched phrases that I wish to have her brain (brilliance) to never forget them.😊🥰👏

@deja2 Жыл бұрын

Pretty, true, humble, eloquent and elegant...the alwaysness of Chimamanda!

@muhuradedan Жыл бұрын

Shes so gracious and likeable.

@catherinemuli5047 Жыл бұрын

Chimamanda you're full of wisdom

@chineduoguekusi22 Жыл бұрын

This woman is so brilliant and intelligent👍

@rosahdez4130 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful talk, by a wonderful human being who happens to be a woman 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@jeanettesdaughter Жыл бұрын

Rather this way: who is also a woman. We don’t just happen to be. We are not accidents, lucky or unlucky; but rather, we are what we are and gladly, more and more each day because of women like this who are willing to share their lives with everyone. ❤

@parkerburgio Жыл бұрын

An illuminating speech. Thank you Chimamanda ⭐️✨😌💞

@armandinejacotin Жыл бұрын

Yes we can make the world a better place by equalizing the wealth. And we will. Thank for sharing so beautifully.

@Dera7101 Жыл бұрын

I relate to this so much. Thank you Chimamanda ❤

@jeanettedawson553 Жыл бұрын

Your insight and foresight of things is so very aspiring. I thank mother Africa for the confidence the instill in their people. I look at some of the African movies sometimes and I can see the confidence that people exudes. I too was in culture shock when I first came here from Jamaica and it has been my religious beliefs that kept me together in a culture where people were programmed to believe they are a minority and are therefore if less importance. I never could let that in.

@georgekpodovia6517 Жыл бұрын

Soo inspirational and educative. God bless you Adichie💕🙏

@naomim.walker3011 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS SPEECH!!! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

@preciousviolet2813 Жыл бұрын

I stumbled across your video and was super inspired as a Caribbean woman. God bless your heart ❤️

@annetteholman2999 Жыл бұрын

A wonderful writer and an eloquent speaker as well, a rare combination. Her presence is warm, gracious and vibrant, punctuated with bursts of self-effacing humor.

@dorisnnenna6997 Жыл бұрын

Our you combined different stories and topics is amazing 😻

@muotinzmultiply88 Жыл бұрын

As a dreamer....by the meaning of my middle name....this was so powerfull, all inclusive, eye opening and eloquent presentation by a writer and beautifull speaker I listened to... Chi.....salutes👏👏👏👏👏

@catherinemuli5047 Жыл бұрын

This is such a brilliant talk and I feel attacked of the stereotypes