Happy birthday! Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie turns 48 today

‘Americanah’ author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is celebrating her 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ngozi Adichie, a cultural icon

Born in Enugu on September 15, 1977, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Nigerian history. Ngozi Adichie's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Chimamanda hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Chimamanda, you're the best!

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