Chimamanda makes history, becomes first Nigerian to receive UN Global Leadership Award

Nigeria’s award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian woman to receive the UN Global Leadership Award.

This year’s ceremony titled: ‘We the Peoples’ was held on the eve of the United Nations’ 75th anniversary in New York.

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A statement by UN on the award revealed that the Nigerian iconic writer was recognized for how she uses “literature and storytelling to connect with people across generations and cultures on issues of gender and racial equality.”

Adichie was honoured alongside, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders and former President of Ireland, who received the “Champion of Global Change Award for her tireless leadership on climate justice and human rights. Additionally, four UN staff members who have worked on the frontlines of crisis response will accept the UN Heroes Award on behalf of UN humanitarian agencies.”