Celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has urged young women to be deliberate and wise when choosing a life partner, warning against settling out of desperation or societal pressure.
Speaking at a recent event with students, the award-winning writer, 47, stressed the lifelong impact of such a decision, urging women to prioritise kindness and support when choosing who to marry.
“It’s really important who you choose. It’s really important. Young women, choose wisely,” Adichie said.
“Sometimes, as young women, you can tell that the person you’re with is not really a good person, but you’re desperate to get married.
Adichie, known globally for her novels Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, has been married to Nigerian doctor Ivara Esege since 2009. The couple has three children, a daughter and twin boys.
Her comments come shortly after she revealed she had reclaimed her Igbo name, Chimamanda, to reconnect with her roots after feeling disconnected from her identity.