Award-winning author, Chimamanda Adichie has received a chieftaincy title from her land of nativity.
Adichie, who is from Abba in Anambra State, was given the title of “Odeluwa 1 of Abba Kingdom”, on Friday following her contributions to the community.
Among other dignitaries, Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, attended the occasion.
With pictures from the ceremony, a Facebook user, Uche Nworah 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.”
