Chimamanda Adichie Features On Glo-Sponsored CNN Show On Saturday

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the special guest on this week’s edition of Glo-sponsored African Voices on CNN International.

She will be answering questions and providing exposition on her writing career from the host of the programme, Larry Madowo, on the special package, which premieres at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Adichie’s gripping narratives continue to inspire readers all over the world. She has established herself as a significant writer whose works question stereotypes, reinterpret identities, and honour African stories, starting with her highly praised debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, and continuing with the widely acclaimed Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah.

She once again demonstrates her status as a cultural icon whose influence transcends literature into international discussions on feminism, heritage, and authenticity with her eagerly awaited new book, Dream Count.

This edition was shot in Adichie’s hometown of Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, which also appears frequently in her writing. The show gives viewers a close-up look at her writing development, sources of inspiration, and ongoing efforts to reimagine African storytelling for the world.

The programme will air multiple times to give viewers across different time zones the opportunity to watch, with rebroadcasts scheduled for Sunday, September 21, at 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Monday, September 22, at 3:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.; as well as the following weekend, Saturday, September 27, at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday, September 28, at 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, September 29, at 3:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Through Globacom’s sustained sponsorship of CNN’s African Voices, the programme has become a premier platform for celebrating African excellence. By shining a spotlight on trailblazers like Adichie, it continues to showcase the continent’s talent, creativity, and cultural influence to a global audience.