Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s PORTER playlist
Prize-winning Nigerian author CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE, 40, is sampled by Beyoncé and courted by Hollywood – Thandie Newton starred in the movie of her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, and the film adaptation of her 2013 book, Americanah, will be produced by and feature Lupita Nyong’o. Here, she shares the music that inspires her
Mississippi Goddam by Nina Simone
“I love everything by Nina Simone, but this song in particular because of its raw honesty; the way she creates art from personal and political pain.”
Ada Ada by Flavour
“The most original contemporary Nigerian musician today, Flavour’s songs are both immediate and nostalgic. I love how this captures the timelessness of an Igbo traditional wedding.”
Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
“Chapman’s voice is glorious and I love the compelling narrative quality of this song.”
Street Credibility by 9ice
“This lovely song, by another talented contemporary Nigerian, reminds me of a slow, happy weekend at home in Lagos.”
Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles
“This song – so nostalgic, so full of longing – often moves me to tears, but in the best possible way.”
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