Melania Trump short story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
​Nigeria's very own Chimananda Ngozi Adichie wrote a ridiculous piece for the New York Times Magazine where she reffered to America's first lady Michelle Trump as - in her own words :

" ...the reluctant wife of the president who displays an unease with her political fame. And she's a little bit racist too."

She wrote a micro-novel - Janelle Asked to the Bedroom, which is about a conversation between a forlorn Mellania Trump and her Pilates instructor Janelle. Chimananda potrayts Trump as envious of her predecessor's natural ease in the role of First Lady, She refers to America's first Lady as Mrs T all through. In her story Mrs T showed Janelle a video she's been watching on YouTube of Michelle Obama visiting classroom. She also reveals folder full of pictures of Obama in her laptop.
"Look at this. I always look at them for the inspiration", She says.

In this fictional world, Mrs T's only source of joy comes from her 11 year old autistic son, Baron. Here we have our very own Chimananda exhibiting Mellania as someone who exhibits casual racism that her husband, President Donald Trump, is often accused of sharing.

Mrs T makes a prejudicial remark when Janelle informs her that her son has been accepted to Harvard University. “He got scholarship to go?” she asks. “How automatic, this assumption of a scholarship, and Janelle knew she meant a scholarship not of smarts but of skin,” writes Adichie.

Here we have our very own Chimananda trying to depict a strained relationship between Mellania Trump and Donald Trump's children from previous marriages, particularly Ivanka Trump, whose close relationship with her husband she ensues.
Dear Chimananda Ngozi Adichie, you should be ashamed of yourself. Your trash reeks of racism, hate and insecurity. It is sad that you have chosen to drop the culture of integrity and respect that is the core of Nigerian values and join the morbid cry baby the world is against us self victimization culture of African Americans who have made the black race the cry baby of the world.


You hail from a country that still has a long way to go when it comes to social development. Rather than use your God given gift as a platform to push for reforms, to push for the old cabals to give young and capable Nigerians the chance to pilot the affairs of this country, you are out there insulting the wife and autistic child of another man simply because you do not like him.

You are not American. You did not even vote, yet you are playing propaganda for the wife of a man who spat on your own country. It is Obama who warned of grave consequences for Nigeria if the President goes ahead with his anti-same sex marriage legislation. When President Jonathan gave Obama the middle finger for trying to impose an alien culture It was Obama who for the first time in 30 years stopped the importation of Nigeria's oil. The consequence was an economic recession for Nigeria on a scale not seen in nearly three decades.

It is Obama who at the height of the Boko Haram Insurgency slammed an arm's embargo in the Nigerian Army and torpedoed several attempts by Nigeria to buy arms over allegations of " human rights violation of Boko Haram captives"

Is it not a shame that the first black president of the United States made two trips to Africa and refused to come to Nigeria, the largest black nation on earth? You are a disgrace to Nigerian women. Denegrading the wife, husband and autistic son of a public figure goes against the value of Nigerian women.

Where us your dignity Chimananda? What are your values? Liberal debauchery? Same sex marraige? Political intolerance? Freedom to do or say whatever you like without consequences ? Shame on you Chimananda. You've sold your values and morality.

A real African woman will never do such. African women are cultured and have attained a level of social cohesion African American women can only dream of.

https://defensenigeria.blog/2017/10/26/the-hypocrisy-of-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie/

Lmao see this losers whining over the opinion of a woman who doesn't even know about your existence, calling her stupid yet her accomplishments dwarf the entire worth and net value/accomplishments of your family members put together with Jara sef...

FarahAideed:
Chimanda is a stupid woman

Don't mind her. Some don't know that the fact that they're successful in a field of life does not necessarily give them a say in others. Not everyone is cut out for the political sphere.

Typing........

What a load of garbage. This ignorant, semi-literate attack on Adichie is only something one can see from a white worshipping, brainwashed, Nigerian goat. That is why many black Americans cannot stand Africans. Look at them kissing Trump's assss. Trump that refused to rent his apartments to blacks, that routinely attacks prominent blacks and non-whites. That supports neo-nazi white supremacists! You support him and his dumb wife despite all this, while claiming Obama did not visit Nigeria. What is worse, a president who is a racist hater of blacks or a black president who omitted Nigeria on his Africa trips? Stupid slave.s. And let me tell you this. Black Americans whom you insulted out of your ignorance and stupidity, are the reason you can visit or settle in America today as a black person. Their century long civil rights movement, which saw many of them killed and jailed in protests and agitation for black rights, are the reason YOU can prosper in the USA today, visit and take selfies there without getting lynched by white mobs. Even get high paying jobs there. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Malcolm X. and many other black Americans GAVE THEIR LIVES for that to happen. Unlike you dumb, colonised African slaves who specialise in skin bleaching and kissing white ass, the black Americans are fighters, who do not tolerate racial injustice, and know they are the equal of any race on earth. So STFU and learn to show respect for their achievements.

Rosskii:
What a load of garbage. This ignorant, semi-literate attack on Adichie is only something one can see from a white worshipping, brainwashed, Nigerian goat. That is why many black Americans cannot stand Africans. Look at them kissing Trump's assss. Trump that refused to rent his apartments to blacks, that routinely attacks prominent blacks and non-whites. That supports neo-nazi white supremacists! You support him and his dumb wife despite all this, while claiming Obama did not visit Nigeria. What is worse, a president who is a racist hater of blacks or a black president who omitted Nigeria on his Africa trips? Stupid slave.s. And let me tell you this. Black Americans whom you insulted out of your ignorance and stupidity, are the reason you can visit or settle in America today as a black person. Their century long civil rights movement, which saw many of them killed and jailed in protests and agitation for black rights, are the reason YOU can prosper in the USA today. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Malcolm X. And many others. Unlike you dumb, colonised African slaves who specialise in kissing white ass, the black Americans are fighters, who do not stand for racial injustice, and know they are the equal of any race on earth. So STFU and learn to show respect for their achievements.

Your opinion. A Nigerian fighting for racial justice by insulting the wife of the president in a country she's not a citizen, isn't this the epitome of stupidity?

SSBN:


Your opinion. A Nigerian fighting for racial justice by insulting the wife of the president in a country she's not a citizen, isn't this the epitome of stupidity?

What does her citizenship status have to do with her right to speak her mind? She is not a self hating slave like you. She doesn't suffer from inferiority complex like you. She knows her rights and she will speak. When foreigners criticise Nigerian leaders do you ask them about their citizenship status?

Rosskii:
What a load of garbage. This ignorant, semi-literate attack on Adichie is only something one can see from a white worshipping, brainwashed, Nigerian goat. That is why many black Americans cannot stand Africans. Look at them kissing Trump's assss. Trump that refused to rent his apartments to blacks, that routinely attacks prominent blacks and non-whites. That supports neo-nazi white supremacists! You support him and his dumb wife despite all this, while claiming Obama did not visit Nigeria. What is worse, a president who is a racist hater of blacks or a black president who omitted Nigeria on his Africa trips? Stupid slave.s. And let me tell you this. Black Americans whom you insulted out of your ignorance and stupidity, are the reason you can visit or settle in America today as a black person. Their century long civil rights movement, which saw many of them killed and jailed in protests and agitation for black rights, are the reason YOU can prosper in the USA today, visit and take selfies there without getting lynched by white mobs. Even get high paying jobs there. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Malcolm X. and many other black Americans GAVE THEIR LIVES for that to happen. Unlike you dumb, colonised African slaves who specialise in skin bleaching and kissing white ass, the black Americans are fighters, who do not stand for racial injustice, and know they are the equal of any race on earth. So STFU and learn to show respect for their achievements.

Only semi-literate jackass refers human being as either "White or Black". The liberal wings of any society are most ignorant stock yet parade themselves as knowledgeable stiffs. There is only one race on earth and it is called human.

Rosskii:


What does her citizenship status have to do with her right to speak her mind? She is not a self hating slave like you. She doesn't suffer from inferiority complex like you. She knows her rights and she will speak. When foreigners criticise Nigerian leaders do you ask them about their citizenship status?

It is you who is a slave. Mental slavery is when faced with the truth and you don't know what to say you play the "race, white worship " card. Everything is racism. If Trump ties white soles on black shoes he is a racist. Little wonder, 60 years on African American are still basking in their self victimisation racist crap. The Chinese, Indians, Hispanics and even Nigerians have eclipsed African Americans on the food chain because of this you re racist you na racist crap. Can you prove to me Melannia is racist? You condone insulting a sick son and his mom over political views?

Rosskii:


What does her citizenship status have to do with her right to speak her mind? She is not a self hating slave like you. She doesn't suffer from inferiority complex like you. She knows her rights and she will speak. When foreigners criticise Nigerian leaders do you ask them about their citizenship status?

If speaking her mind includes the display of inherent stupidity, such action should be reprimanded. Only dumbass fool with inferior mentality calls someone a "racist", a term that is a complete misnomer.

The barrage of attacks on Chimamanda is silly and ridiculous. Why not let Melania or Donald Trump respond if they are so pained. You guys should cool down the attacks biko.

seunmsg:
The barrage of attacks on Chimamanda is silly and ridiculous. Why not let Melania or Donald Trump respond if they are so pained. You guys should cool down the attacks biko.

I had wished you took this ridiculous stand when Michele Obama was subjected to this type of idiotic attack.

SSBN:


It is you who is a slave. Mental slavery is when faced with the truth and you don't know what to say you play the "race, white worship " card. Everything is racism. If Trump ties white soles on black shoes he is a racist. Little wonder, 60 years on African American are still basking in their self victimisation racist crap. The Chinese, Indians, Hispanics and even Nigerians have eclipsed African Americans on the food chain because of this you re racist you na racist crap. Can you prove to me Melannia is racist? You condone insulting a sick son and his mom over political views?

You are relentlessly dumb and ignorant. Racism against black Americans is REAL, you stupid wingbat. There have been countless studies which show the existence of deep structural racism against the US black population. From the preponderance of liquor stores in black neighbourhoods to the deliberate infusion of drugs and guns in their neighbourhoods, to police brutality, to sub-standard education compared to the majority, to racial bias in the criminal justice system. Go online and spend just TEN MINUTES to learn black American history, even though we know most of you Africans are allergic to research. Olodo.

Drogbs:
Lmao see this losers whining over the opinion of a woman who doesn't even know about your existence, calling her stupid yet her accomplishments dwarf the entire worth and net value/accomplishments of your family members put together with Jara sef...

. the losers are the yorugba demons we keep on talking about.their hatred for anything Igbo will definitely fetch them the doom they seek for

Rosskii:


You are relentlessly dumb and ignorant. Racism against black Americans is REAL, you stupid wingbat. There have been countless studies which show the existence of deep structural racism against the US black population. From the preponderance of liquor stores in black neighbourhoods to the deliberate infusion of drugs and guns there, to police brutality. To racial bias in the criminal justice system. Go online and spend just TEN MINUTES to learn black American history, even though we know most of you Africans are allergic to research. Olodo.

Hey...listen. Donald Trump is not my president. Who gives a rat ass what goes on in D.C. Chimananda will spend the night in jail the moment she denigrates the wife of a Nigerian president in this spectacle. Fighting for racial justice for America when you are from a country where there is no justice at all is borderline retarded. Rather than insult the wife and son of Trump, fight for social justice in NIGERIA.

SSBN:


Hey...listen. Donald Trump is not my president. Who gives a rat ass what goes on in D.C. Chimananda will spend the night in jail the moment she denigrates the wife of a Nigerian president in this spectacle. Fighting for racial justice for America when you are from a country where there is no justice at all is borderline retarded. Rather than insult the wife and son of Trump, fight for social justice in NIGERIA.

Absolute horseshit and lies. Firstly, Chimamanda will NOT be jailed in Nigeria for insulting Buhari's wife. You are a liar. Here on nairaland, folks insult the president and his wife everyday. None has been arrested. Soyinka insulted Jonathan's wife when he was president, and wasn't arrested. So stop lying. And stop carrying Trump and his wife on your head. They would throw a fit if a black person like you came anywhere near them. Probably set their dogs on you.

Dedetwo:


If speaking her mind includes the display of inherent stupidity, such action should be reprimanded. Only dumbass fool with inferior mentality calls someone a "racist", a term that is a complete misnomer.

You are a clownish, ignorant, dense buffoon, to imply that racism does not exist. Some of you Nigerians are really the epitome of dumb and stupid. This is what happens when you are allergic to research, and allergic to studying anything that doesn't involve money in your pocket or food in your belly.

Look at how the OP is arguing so stupidly. The OP's low standards are dropping even further,look at him argue that Chimamanda will be jailed in Nigeria for insulting the first lady. Are we sure this person is normal? Meanwhile, whoever wrote this garbage on that site is an idiott. Rubbish!

The OP is right. Let's be candid , Chimananda is one of Nigeria's greatest academic export, on per with Wole Soyinka IMO. It is beneath her to write a piece like that. But thenn i think Trump is racist. There are a myriad of ways to express opinions but writing a piece making fun of the Presidents Wife. The jab at the kid Baron was a tard too far.

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I read "Janelle Asked To The Room" some minutes ago and, well, I can't say that I understand the purpose of this bitter harangue. It's either the OP did not read the piece or that he read it and elected to give it an entirely different and exaggerated interpretation.

Where was the mockery of Melania's son?

This is the part where Adichie made mention of Barron (tell me what is inimical about this description):-

"Sometimes Barron came down to the gym during their sessions, sweetly shy and polite, dependent on his mother for his sense of self. There was a delicacy about him that reminded Janelle of her son."

(Even if she did mock Melania's autistic child (which she did not do), is it the business of the reader to apply himself to the moral aspects of a work of fiction? I don't think so.)

This is just Matthew effect at play here. If any unrecognized writer had written that piece, no one would care to give it a second look, but it's being hyped up beyond merit because Adichie authored it.

Frankly, the piece is barely above average. I found it rather gauche and stale, and even the occasionally piquant metaphors could not salvage the sinking ship. It is probably Mrs. Adichie's poorest work thus far.

I, for one dislike a writer making overt allusions to a public figure (just like the annoying thing Eminem does when he takes potshots at celebrities). In my eyes, such an act reeks of a poverty of creativity. Every good artist (writers, poets, etc.) knows that the subtler approaches usually have the most resounding impact.

See for instance what George Orwell did with Animal Farm. He could have just referred to Stalin and Leon Trotsky directly and the entire novel would be sure to numb the reader's senses with an unimaginative obviousness, but instead he took the long-winded albeit powerful route by choosing to give us porcine representations of Stalin (Napoleon) and Trotsky (Snowball), and of course the ignorant and mindless proles (Boxer, Clover, the ducks, the sheep). And that is why Orwell remains my favourite writer of all time.

Like I said, I think you people are over-reacting.

Rosskii:
What a load of garbage. This ignorant, semi-literate attack on Adichie is only something one can see from a white worshipping, brainwashed, Nigerian goat. That is why many black Americans cannot stand Africans. Look at them kissing Trump's assss. Trump that refused to rent his apartments to blacks, that routinely attacks prominent blacks and non-whites. That supports neo-nazi white supremacists! You support him and his dumb wife despite all this, while claiming Obama did not visit Nigeria. What is worse, a president who is a racist hater of blacks or a black president who omitted Nigeria on his Africa trips? Stupid slave.s. And let me tell you this. Black Americans whom you insulted out of your ignorance and stupidity, are the reason you can visit or settle in America today as a black person. Their century long civil rights movement, which saw many of them killed and jailed in protests and agitation for black rights, are the reason YOU can prosper in the USA today, visit and take selfies there without getting lynched by white mobs. Even get high paying jobs there. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Malcolm X. and many other black Americans GAVE THEIR LIVES for that to happen. Unlike you dumb, colonised African slaves who specialise in skin bleaching and kissing white ass, the black Americans are fighters, who do not tolerate racial injustice, and know they are the equal of any race on earth. So STFU and learn to show respect for their achievements.

Guy park one side. You just exhibit your grass ignorance of US history, achievement'achievements of black Americans and who and what Obama stood for when he was POTUS.

The way Trump refused to rent his apartments to blacks, the same way some Yoruba's dont rent theirs to Igbos and some Igbos dont rent theirs to Yorubas. That does not make them racist.

Can you back up your claim that Trump insulted prominent blacks with a link? Do you know about the group called 'ANTIFA'?? Are you aware that Obama supported them?? Are you aware that they are more deadly than The White Supremacists??

Can you tell us what Blacks (either Black Americans or Africans) gained from Obama's eight years presidency or that of his 'intelligent' wife?

I hold no defense for Trump but dont twist the truth in your bid to suck the ass of Obama whom many Blacks consider as the worst POTUS.

DarkRebel69:
I read "Janelle Asked To The Room" some minutes ago and, well, I can't say that I understand the purpose of this bitter harangue. It's either the OP did not read the piece or that he read it and elected to give it an entirely different and exaggerated interpretation.

Where was the mockery of Melania's son?

This is the part where Adichie made mention of Barron (tell me what is inimical about this description):-

"Sometimes Barron came down to the gym during their sessions, sweetly shy and polite, dependent on his mother for his sense of self. There was a delicacy about him that reminded Janelle of her son."

(Even if she did mock Melania's autistic child (which she did not do), is it the business of the reader to apply himself to the moral aspects of a work of fiction? I don't think so.)

This is just Matthew effect at play here. If any unrecognized writer had written that piece, no one would care to give it a second look, but it's being hyped up beyond merit because Adichie authored it.

Frankly, the piece is barely above average. I found it rather gauche and stale, and even the occasionally piquant metaphors could not salvage the sinking ship. It is probably Mrs. Adichie's poorest work thus far.

I, for one dislike a writer making overt allusions to a public figure (just like the annoying thing Eminem does when he takes potshots at celebrities). In my eyes, such an act reeks of a poverty of creativity. Every good artist (writers, poets, etc.) knows that the subtler approaches usually have the most resounding impact.

See for instance what George Orwell did with Animal Farm. He could have just referred to Stalin and Leon Trotsky directly and the entire novel would be sure to numb the reader's senses with an unimaginative obviousness, but instead he took the long-winded albeit powerful route by choosing to give us porcine presentations of Stalin (Napoleon) and Trotsky (Snowball), and of course the ignorant and mindless proles (Boxer, Clover, the ducks, the sheep). And that is why Orwell remains my favourite writer of all time.

Like I said, I think you people are over-reacting.

I think Adichie is just trying to cue into the Celebrities misplaced anger towards Trump cos their candidate lost to a man they never imagined that will win.

Rosskii:


You are relentlessly dumb and ignorant. Racism against black Americans is REAL, you stupid wingbat. There have been countless studies which show the existence of deep structural racism against the US black population. From the preponderance of liquor stores in black neighbourhoods to the deliberate infusion of drugs and guns in their neighbourhoods, to police brutality, to sub-standard education compared to the majority, to racial bias in the criminal justice system. Go online and spend just TEN MINUTES to learn black American history, even though we know most of you Africans are allergic to research. Olodo.

And all these discrimination tripled under Obama, A Black POTUS. Yet, you hyped him as the best thing that happened to the Blacks .

Dedetwo:


Only semi-literate jackass refers human being as either "White or Black". The liberal wings of any society are most ignorant stock yet parade themselves as knowledgeable stiffs. There is only one race on earth and it is called human.

Apt.

This girl's matter only reinforces the fact that no matter how successful and internationally recognised you might be.



You are never out of the reach of your village people

See this girl forming jakie chan for another man's country. Na disgrace go end your matter... If you care to remove excess belly fat, check my signature for more info

Why should an Ethnic Bigot complain about Racism.

Okay