Chimamanda Adichie has been confirmed as one of the guests for #WithChude Live, an event organized by media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo. Chude interviewed Chimamanda in the year 2005 for a Thisday cover and after 20 years, they will be having another interview on the #Withchude live! Chimamanda, who is one of the most celebrated writers of this generation, will be making her first major appearance in Nigeria since the release of her latest book Dream Count. Speaking on her participation, Chude shared that someone on radio called it a homecoming. According to him, Theyve been seeing her around the world, and now WithChude Live is the first major event shes doing here since Dream Count came out. Chimamanda agreed and added with a laugh, Other people will do something for themselves but she is doing something for Chude. Dream Count has been widely received, with readers searching for copies and praising its depth. When asked how it feels to see such a response, Chimamanda said, I think all my books matter to me, obviously, but this book is different because I am different. She continued, People dont often understand that just because youve had success doesnt mean that you think you will continue to have success. She added that she has never felt this grateful in her life. When asked why she said yes to WithChude Live, Chimamanda said, Chude, its because you are so special to me and Im doing it because of you. She spoke about knowing Chude for over 20 years and watching him grow. I really have seen you grow in all kinds of ways, but most of all its because you are a good person, she said. I have come to a point in my life where I want to be around only good people, people who are genuine in their goodness and not people who perform goodness. Thats why Im doing it. Posting on Instagram, Chude wrote, It will be Chimamanda like youve never seen, read or heard her before. Chimamanda will be joined by a lineup of other special guests including Funke Akindele, Bovi, Falz, and Pastor Jerry Eze. The event will also feature a panel session with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Kiekie, Taaooma, Veekee James, Hauwa Lawal, and Moses Bliss. WithChude Live will take place on April 27, 2025, at The Palms Mall, Oniru. The event promises to be a beautiful day for your mind, heart, and spirit. Tickets are available here. Watch excerpt here.
“#WithChude Live! Is my first major event in Nigeria after the release of Dream Count,”Chimamanda Adichie on her ‘home-coming’
Chimamanda Adichie has been confirmed as one of the guests for #WithChude Live, an event organized by media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo. Chude interviewed Chimamanda in the year 2005 for a Thisday cover and after 20 years, they will be having another interview on the #Withchude live! Chimamanda, who is one of the most celebrated writers of this generation, will be making her first major appearance in Nigeria since the release of her latest book Dream Count. Speaking on her participation, Chude shared that someone on radio called it a homecoming. According to him, Theyve been seeing her around the world, and now WithChude Live is the first major event shes doing here since Dream Count came out. Chimamanda agreed and added with a laugh, Other people will do something for themselves but she is doing something for Chude. Dream Count has been widely received, with readers searching for copies and praising its depth. When asked how it feels to see such a response, Chimamanda said, I think all my books matter to me, obviously, but this book is different because I am different. She continued, People dont often understand that just because youve had success doesnt mean that you think you will continue to have success. She added that she has never felt this grateful in her life. When asked why she said yes to WithChude Live, Chimamanda said, Chude, its because you are so special to me and Im doing it because of you. She spoke about knowing Chude for over 20 years and watching him grow. I really have seen you grow in all kinds of ways, but most of all its because you are a good person, she said. I have come to a point in my life where I want to be around only good people, people who are genuine in their goodness and not people who perform goodness. Thats why Im doing it. Posting on Instagram, Chude wrote, It will be Chimamanda like youve never seen, read or heard her before. Chimamanda will be joined by a lineup of other special guests including Funke Akindele, Bovi, Falz, and Pastor Jerry Eze. The event will also feature a panel session with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Kiekie, Taaooma, Veekee James, Hauwa Lawal, and Moses Bliss. WithChude Live will take place on April 27, 2025, at The Palms Mall, Oniru. The event promises to be a beautiful day for your mind, heart, and spirit. Tickets are available here. Watch excerpt here.
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