Globally celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in Abba Anambra State.
The award winning writer was honoured on Friday in her hometown with the title of ‘Odeluwa Abba’ which means ‘She Who Writes For The World.’
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, amongst other dignitaries were present at the ceremony.
A Facebook user, Uche Nworah, who shared photos from the ceremony, wrote, “Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, was on Friday honoured by her native abba hometown, Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, with the chieftaincy title of odelụwa (she who writes for the world).
“Congratulations Odelụwa.”
See photos from the ceremony below:
KanyiDaily recalls that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie had recently endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2023 general election.
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