Nigerian Entertainment News: Chimamanda Adichie Encourages Women to Choose Loving and Supportive Life Partners

Nigerian writer and literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has offered meaningful counsel to young women, urging them to prioritize kindness and supportiveness when selecting a life partner

During a recent public appearance, the acclaimed author of The Thing Around Your Neck emphasized the need for women to be deliberate and discerning in their marital choices.

She highlighted that the decision of whom to marry plays a significant role in shaping one’s future and overall well-being.

Adichie remarked, in part…

“It’s really important who you choose, young women choose wisely. Sometimes you can tell that the person who you are with is not really a good person, but you are desperate to get married. The person who you choose as your life partner will make a huge difference in your life. Choose somebody who is kind, who is supportive, it will make all the difference. I can tell you that I chose well….”

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Her message has sparked thoughtful reactions online, with many praising her for using her platform to uplift and educate women beyond the pages of her novels.

Reacting to the post…

@kuswansalome said: “As a woman be sure you’re choosable as well…. Be worth choosing!!!”

@ksolo_hitz wrote: “Well said, it goes both ways. Choose wisely and don’t settle for less”

damilolabanire “Some parents owe their children a HUGE apology for the choice of partners they made to parent their kids”

@kenniepo stated: “Did you notice that she didn’t mention money or any material things?”