Popular Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has become the first female chief in her community, in Abba, Anambra State.
The renowned author was recently installed as, “Odeluwa,” an Igbo language expression translated as “the one who writes for the world.”
In a social media post on Thursday, the Anambra born said, “I am the first woman in my hometown to be made a chief, and it makes me happy to know that more women will follow.
“Culture does not make people, people make culture. Cultures thrive when they best serve and reflect the people. Ours must become a culture that celebrates achievement, whether it comes from a man or a woman.
“It was a day filled with joyful moments but the highlight for me was the sight of many children on the dusty road, laughing and waving and shouting ‘Odeluwa!’ Amongst them, I hope, were little girls with their hearts full of dreams who feel encouraged to keep trying, to keep going.”
