Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, born 15 September 1977, is a prominent Nigerian writer whose work spans across novels, essays, poetry, and plays, deeply entrenched in postcolonial feminist literature. Her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus (2003), centered on the Nigerian Civil War, was the inception of a literary journey that includes notable titles such as Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) and Americanah (2013), alongside essays like We Should All Be Feminists (2014) and Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017), a memoir Notes on Grief (2021), and a children's book, Mama's Sleeping Scarf (2023).

Adichie's upbringing in Anambra State, Nigeria, amidst the echoes of postcolonial rule and the Nigerian Civil War's aftermath, has profoundly influenced her literary themes. She transitioned to the United States at 19 for higher education, earning degrees from Eastern Connecticut State University and Johns Hopkins University. Her literary voice is recognized for its juxtaposition of Western influences with the Igbo language and culture, drawing inspiration from Chinua Achebe and Buchi Emecheta among others. Adichie's critical examination of feminism, immigration, racism, and womanhood has established her as a pivotal figure in contemporary literature.

Adichie's advocacy for feminism was encapsulated in her 2009 TED talk We Should All Be Feminists, later adapted into a book. Despite controversies, including criticism for her views on LGBT rights, Adichie's literary and public contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the O. Henry Award, Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, PEN Pinter Prize, a MacArthur Fellowship, and induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.