“Americanah” by Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, soon a movie ?

The novel “Americanah” by the famous Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie might soon be adapted to cinema. Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has acquired adaptation rights.

Lupita Nyong’O has acquired the rights to adapt Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning novel Americanah’s, which could be produced by Brad Pitt. The novelist also announced that Lupita Nyong’o should probably take the role of Ifemelu, her heroine. As for the role of Obinze, the novelist blew the name of the British actor David Oyelowo.

Released in 2013 and translated into French in 2015 by Anne Damour, the book “Americanah” is the third novel by the Nigerian author. The book follows the adventures of Ifemelu, a Nigerian girl who left her homeland to study in the United States. An experience that confronts her with racism and discrimination.

Summary

“Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they leave Nigeria under military control for the West. Beautiful, sure of herself, Ifemelu goes to America, where despite her academic success, she has to worry about what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful, Obinze had hoped to join her, but with America after 9/11, he plunged into a dangerous and undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they meet in a newly democratic Nigeria, and revive their passion – for each other and for their homeland.” Chimamanda

At the age of 41, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now shares her life between the United States and Nigeria. She is the author of several bestselling novels including the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and The Other Half of the Sun, (winner of the Orange Prize), as well as a collection of short stories, Around Your Neck.

Source: Jeune Afrique

Author: Gova-Media