“Papa said that the parish priest in Abba was not spiritual enough. That was the problem with our people, Papa told us, our priorities were wrong; we cared too much about huge church buildings and mighty statues. You would never see white people doing that.”
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a renowned Nigerian author whose works delve into the intricacies of African life and identity. Born on September 15, 1977, she has garnered international recognition for her novels and short stories. more
“Beware of formulas. If there's a God, he's not a God of formulas.”
“No one has the right to demand that your body be something other than what it is.”
“I can love you. I can grieve for you, or with you. I can share your pain. But I cannot judge you.”