“I Regret Not Being a US Citizen, Nigeria Frustrates Me’ – Chimamanda Adichie (Video)

Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie speaks about her citizenship.

According to popular author, she regrets not becoming an American citizen when the opportunity presented itself.

According to the author, being a Nigerian appears too frustrating her and now she regrets not becoming a US citizen.

Adichie made the revelation in an interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio.

She stated that:

“She’s Nigerian but Nigeria deeply frustrates her. She came to the immediate realization that she doesn’t have to be a dutiful daughter or citizen despite wanting to share in the average experience of an average Nigerian. She made the choice of not being a US citizen which she deeply regrets.”

The author also spoke on why she has stopped attending the Catholic Church in Nigeria.

The 43-year-old writer revealed that the activities of the Church became “way too much” about money, fundraising, and thanksgiving.

Adichie further noted that although she still considers herself a Catholic, she finds it both agnostic and questionable.

Watch the video below;