Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shared the personal reason behind her decision to appear at the upcoming WithChude Live event.
Hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, the event will take place on April 27 at The Palms Mall in Oniru, Lagos.
Adichie will join special guests, including Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, filmmaker Funke Akindele, comedian Bovi Ugboma, and rapper Falz.
The event will also feature a panel session with TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, gospel singer Moses Bliss, fashion designer Veekee James, and content creators Taaooma, Kie Kie, and Hauwa Lawal.
Speaking of her involvement in the the upcoming event, Adichie explained that her choice was deeply personal.
She revealed that her admiration for Jideonwo, whom she has known for over twenty years, played a major role in her decision.
“Chude, it’s because you are so special to me and I’m doing it because of you,” she said.
“I really have seen you grow in all kinds of ways, but most of all it’s because you are a good person.
“I have come to a point in my life where I want to be around only good people, people who are genuine in their goodness and not people who perform goodness. That’s why I’m doing it.”
Chude first interviewed Adichie in 2005 for a ThisDay Newspaper cover, and after two decades, they will reunite on stage for the live show.