Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivers Keynote Speech at UNISA’s Nelson Mandela Tribute

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the keynote speech at University of South Africa‘s Nelson Mandela Tribute event.

For the event, the renowned author wore a David Tlale outfit, and the story behind it is interesting. Safe to say Adichie’s #WearNigerian campaign has now been expanded to #WearAfrican.

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Been planning to broaden my project from #WearNigerian to #WearAfrican. Virgin Atlantic inadvertently hastened things today: I arrived Johannesburg from London but my suitcase didn’t. Nothing to wear. Event only hours away. And then this gorgeous outfit from South African designer David Tlale saved the day. I loved it. And I wore the skirt back to front, to honor that lovely detailing… ~CNA

A post shared by Chimamanda Adichie (@chimamanda_adichie) on Dec 6, 2018 at 3:06pm PST

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Backstage at UNISA, frantically finishing my keynote speech for the Nelson Mandela Tribute and in walks Ma’am Graça Machel. #Thrilled. ~CNA

A post shared by Chimamanda Adichie (@chimamanda_adichie) on Dec 6, 2018 at 2:30pm PST