Nigerian novelist , Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with 227 new members , the Academy announced today.

In March , Chimamanda was also elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters , the second Nigerian to be so honoured, after Prof. Wole Soyinka . She will be inducted in May.

In the announcement by the Academy of Arts and Science , Chimamanda was listed among 40 Foreign Honorary Members from 19 countries elected by the Academy.

Other foreigners honoured come from Australia , China, India, Japan and Uganda.

The new class will be inducted at a ceremony on October 7, 2017, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Among the people elected are some of the world's most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists, as well as civic, business , and philanthropic leaders . They will all form the 237th class of the academy.

Please see the full list here : www.amacad.org/members.

Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the country ’ s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centres , convening leaders from the academic , business , and government sectors to respond to the challenges facing — and opportunities available to — the nation and the world . Members contribute to Academy publications and studies in science , engineering, and technology policy; global security and international affairs; the humanities, arts, and education; and American institutions and the public good.

Members of the 2017 class include winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the Wolf Prize ; MacArthur Fellows; Fields Medalists; Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Arts recipients; and Academy Award , Grammy Award , Emmy Award, and Tony Award winners.

“ It is an honor to welcome this new class of exceptional women and men as part of our distinguished membership, ” said Don Randel , Chair of the Academy’ s Board of Directors. “ Their talents and expertise will enrich the life of the Academy and strengthen our capacity to spread knowledge and understanding in service to the nation . ”

Sleekyshuga:
This lady has created a niche for herself..

Well done, nwanyi oma

tstx:
She is very smart

Sleekyshuga:
Indeed!!

binsanni:

i k
believe one day, your family will be proud of u also..

They already are.. All we pray for is long life to achieve more success

teebillz:
Good one. This should remind other Naija girls that they can, actually, bring more than pusssy to the table.

BUTCHCASSIDY:
The Oyinbos always welvome talented individuals no matter their backgrounds. If you are talented and hard working you will always have a home with them. Unlike this shithole. If it were in Nigeria her tribe alone or her religious affiliation is enoigh to deny her any serious recognition

Sleekyshuga:

They already are.. All we pray for is long life to achieve more success

binsanni:

all the best ma

BUTCHCASSIDY:
The Oyinbos always welvome talented individuals no matter their backgrounds. If you are talented and hard working you will always have a home with them. Unlike this shithole. If it were in Nigeria her tribe alone or her religious affiliation is enoigh to deny her any serious recognition