Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed that she would like to be remembered as a “fierce lover,” highlighting the deep importance of love in her life.
Speaking in a recent interview with DW News, Adichie said she rarely reflects on her legacy, choosing instead to focus on her next creative project.
She noted that while legacy is often a concern for men, her own priority is to produce meaningful and impactful work.
Adichie shared that her idea of legacy is rooted not in accolades or achievements, but in the strength of her emotions and relationships. “I want to be remembered for loving people and places with passion and dedication,” she said.
The celebrated writer, known for her powerful storytelling and advocacy, continues to inspire global audiences with her honesty, vulnerability, and unrelenting commitment to truth and connection.
According to her, “We are unaware of what happens to our legacy after death and therefore the ‘legacy’ concept is somewhat inconsequential.
She said, “I think it’s actually men who spend their time thinking about legacy. I don’t. I’m thinking about the next book I want to write,” she said in an interview with DW News.
“I want my legacy to be a person who is loved fiercely. That’s all I want my legacy to be. And by the way, when we die, we don’t know what happened, so why should I care what my legacy is? I don’t know where I would be. I might not know…
“But more personally, I want to be remembered as a person who loved the people she loved and the places she loved very fiercely”.
As a celebrated author, Adichie is known for her impactful works, including “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Americanah”.
Her writing often explores themes of identity, culture and feminism, resonating deeply with global audiences.
Source: The Nation
