Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie breaks new record as she bags UN Global Leadership Award

The United Nations Foundation honored Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, amongst other global leaders in its annual awards ceremony.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has made history as the youngest African and first Nigerian to have received the Global Leadership Award.

She was recognized for her work, using literature and storytelling to connect with people across generations and cultures on issues of gender and racial equality as well as for being a leader on the frontlines of global progress.

This comes after Adichie’s ‘Half of A Yellow Sun’ was recently named in BBC’s 100 Novels that shaped our world.

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‘I was honoured’ sometimes feels over-used-bordering-on-meaningless, but I truly was honoured to be honoured by @unfoundation. ⁣ ⁣ Inspiring to meet so many people on the frontlines of the real work on global issues. It means a lot to me that my work matters to these women and men who are pushing forward to make ours a world of dignity for everyone. And what a lovely evening – so many examples of women changing the world, AND a tasty vegetarian dinner!⁣ ⁣ Dress by @themusefactory_⁣ Hair and makeup by me ⁣ #wearnigerian ⁣ #madeinnigeria

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