Review of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adachie

Americanah begins with a Nigerian young woman, Ifemelu, getting her hair braided by a group of African emigrants in Trenton, New Jersey. She is about to fly back to her homeland, but before she does, she's getting a new look. The storyline often takes the form of extended flashbacks, showing Ifemelu's upbringing in Nigeria and her experiences in the United States.Ifemelu
Ifemelu, Americanah begins with the first introduction of the novel's main character, Ifemelu, who is raised in Nigeria. Her mother is a university professor and a widow. She is an evangelical Christian, but struggles with the outdated cultural values and attitudes towards women in her home country. Her father, Obinze, is a federal employee who loses his job after a long battle with AIDS.The novel follows Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who comes to the United States to further her education. Although she never considered herself black, her journey to the U.S. leads her to experience life in cities like Baltimore and Boston. She also enjoys a fellowship at Princeton University, where she becomes a writer about black life in America.While Americanah is not a retelling of Don DeLillo's novel Americana, it does share some of its themes. While focusing on the story of Ifemelu and Obinze, the novel also explores the question of race.Blaine Ifemelu
It was almost a decade ago when Ifemelu met Blaine at the Blogging While Brown convention in Washington, D.C. They started talking about food and malls. Soon, they began flirting on the phone and texts, and the two eventually hung out in New Haven, Connecticut. They became closer, and Ifemelu even moved in with Blaine to show him around town.Blaine is an academic who tends to associate issues with Black-americanism. In addition, she finds her circle of friends quite restrained. Her relationship with her elder sister, Shan, is different from that of her relationship with Blaine. Shan, who is African American, takes a more theatrical approach to many issues, while Blaine is more reserved.Blaine becomes Ifemelu's third major romantic relationship. Though they share similar interests, they have chosen different paths in life. While Ifemelu is a musician, Blaine is an academic.Bartholomew
When Aunty Uju first met Bartholomew, she was shocked by his arrogance and fawning over her. She then turned her attention to Bartholomew's online posts, which had been published under the alias "Igbo Massachusetts Accountant." Aunty Uju, who was shocked at Bartholomew's lack of knowledge of Nigerian politics, asked her what she was up to.In an early scene, Aunty Uju brings Curt to Aunty Uju's house, where she plays basketball with Dike and complains to her about Bartholomew. But as Aunty Uju watches, Bartholomew begins to fret over money, and when the two do not connect with each other, Aunty Uju decides to dissolve their marriage.Uju flees to America after General's death, and lives in a rough neighborhood. When Aunty Uju's husband marries a lazy man named Bartholomew, he becomes indifferent to Ifemelu. Meanwhile, Dike struggles with his identity, being the only black student at his new school. Aunty Uju never reveals his true heritage to him, stating that she was a second wife. She also does not want him to identify with the other Black American teenagers.Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The 2013 novel Americanah by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adachie has been hailed as one of the best novels of the year. The story centers on the life of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman who immigrates to the United States to attend university.This is Adichie's third novel, and her most ambitious. She has also published a collection of short stories, which was highly praised. She has been recognized as one of the most promising writers of her generation. She received a MacArthur "Genius" grant and was included in the New Yorker's list of 20 most important young writers.Adichie's third novel is a searing exploration of race relations in the U.S. It's also a tender love story. The central characters, Ifemelu and Obinze, are Nigerian transplants. Both women struggle with life in the United States and are racialized. Ifemelu is haunted by memories of her former boyfriend, Obinze. Obinze, meanwhile, moves to London and becomes a wealthy property developer. Ifemelu returns to Nigeria and falls madly in love with her former lover.