She starts a popular blog in which she writes candidly about her experiences and observations, and becomes a prominent voice on issues of race and identity. The novel tells the story of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who emigrated to the United States to attend college, and her experiences as an immigrant and a black woman in America.Īs Ifemelu adjusts to life in the United States, she becomes increasingly aware of the complexities of race and racism in America. ‘Americanah’ is a novel by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, published in 2013. Years later, she returns to Nigeria and must confront the life she left behind. It tells the story of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who moves to the United States for university, leaving behind her boyfriend, Obinze. This novel is no doubt one of the best African romance novels out there.
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