ORANGE PRICE WINNING NOVEL CHIAMANDA ADICHIE


Timed to coincide with the forthcoming release of "Americanah," the third novel from heavy-hitting Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the first look at the adaptation of her prize-winning second novel "Half of a Yellow Sun" has arrived, and a handsome fellow it is too.

Featuring Thandie Newton and a bearded and dreamy-as-ever Chiwetel Ejiofor, the story follows a couple whose romance takes place against the background of the Nigeria-Biafra conflict. It's directed by first-timer Biyi Bandele, who may not have directed a film before, but comes with serious pedigree as a playwright, novelist and theatre director and is considered (along with Adichie) one of Nigeria's most important writers. Cinematographer John de Borman ("An Education," "The Full Monty" adds further credibility along with a supporting class that includes Anika Noni Rose ("The Princess and the Frog", Genevieve Nnaji, John Boyega ("Attack the Block" and Joseph Mawle ("Game of Thrones".

Precious little has been given away about the production so far but the presence of Ejiofor and Newton and the frankly stupendous excellence of the novel are reason enough to keep it on the radar. The clip suggests a pretty polished production and the epic qualities of the story bode well for the adaptation. A possible contender for a Cannes preview showing, expect more to emerge as Adichie hits the literary circuit hard next month for the U.S. release of her novel. Clip below (it starts about 30 seconds in). [Shadow & Act]




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ck2o34DS64

Eek! At Thandie's Nigerian accent

nnenna.1:
Eek! At Thandie's Nigerian accent

what do you mean by Nigerian accent

shine eye: what do you mean by Nigerian accent

Don't like her impression

I guess she tried her best.

That's my darg, Chiwetel..

Sophie Okonedo, Caroline Chikezie, or Phina Oruche would have been a better choice for Thandie's role...

They grew up around Nigerian parents and shouldn't have any problem whatsoever with speaking the accent..

Why did they pick Thandie ? Shes a good actress and all but there are other actresses that could have done the job.

Chiamanda Adichie I rate you

I think Thandie tried from the little I heard. The character had a tinge of British/Igbo accent. Not bad. I don't know why I like seeing Chimamanda.

^^^She doesn't sound British Igbo...

Chiwetel killed the accent like it's nothing....

And how come you skipped what she said about nappy hair and straight hair?? Nah, you had to skip that because it's against your views, no??

stillwater: I think Thandie tried from the little I heard. The character had a tinge of British/Igbo accent. Not bad. I don't know why I like seeing Chimamanda.

Me too. She reminds me of what African woman should look like and behave like. I wanna really meet her.

Lol@ nigerian and southafrican

shymexx: ^^^She doesn't sound British Igbo...

Chiwetel killed the accent like it's nothing....

And how come you skipped what she said about nappy hair and straight hair?? Nah, you had to skip that because it's against your views, no??

I was actually talking about the character Thandie plays, Olanna. Thandie's accent kinda fit what was described in the book. She tried.

Funny enough my real hair is natural, straight out 'nappy' hehehe. Take that! My own hair is an accessory, something I can play with and have fun with in braids, conrows, wigs, weaves and natural depending on my mood. And no it's not against my views on hair. More and more black girls are going natural. But you have to understand that black hair is very versatile. Today I can be in afro, tomorrow straight hair. As far as I'm concerned it's fashion to me.

stillwater:
I was actually talking about the character Thandie plays, Olanna. Thandie's accent kinda fit what was described in the book. She tried.

Funny enough my real hair is natural, straight out 'nappy' hehehe. Take that! My own hair is an accessory, something I can play with and have fun with in braids, conrows, wigs, weaves and natural depending on my mood. And no it's not against my views on hair. More and more black girls are going natural. But you have to understand that black hair is very versatile. Today I can be in afro, tomorrow straight hair. As far as I'm concerned it's fashion to me.

Personally, I think Caroline Chikezie/Phina Oruche/Sophie Okonedo would have been more suited for the role, just as Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Boyega(young Denzel Washington look-alike)... The director, Niyi Bandele, is also a Nigerian British... There's nothing bad in making it an all Nigerian British affair... But hey, what do I know?

Erm... Tell me more about your nappy hair - I'm a su.cker for nappy-hair... Perhaps, you lot also need to stop judging black men who are versatile with their nappy-hair... Today, I can get a fade-top, tomorrow cornrows, and next year you might see me with dreads like a rasta... It's all fashion as well - isn't it?

Anyway, are you the one on your profile?

I like Chimamanda's Nigerian accent, it sounds effortless, natural, pretty cool and exotic... Make sure you speak that way as well...

ShyM-X:


Personally, I think Caroline Chikezie/Phina Oruche/Sophie Okonedo would have been more suited for the role, just as Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Boyega(young Denzel Washington look-alike)... The director, Niyi Bandele, is also a Nigerian British... There's nothing bad in making it an all Nigerian British affair... But hey, what do I know?

Erm... Tell me more about your nappy hair - I'm a su.cker for nappy-hair... Perhaps, you lot also need to stop judging black men who are versatile with their nappy-hair... Today, I can get a fade-top, tomorrow cornrows, and next year you might see me with dreads like a rasta... It's all fashion as well - isn't it?

Anyway, are you the one on your profile?

I like Chimamanda's Nigerian accent, it sounds effortless, natural, pretty cool and exotic... Make sure you speak that way as well...

I was surprised Thandie was chosen. But now I can't be bothered. I actually like Thandie.

Tehehehe I don't care that much for black men with hair. Just go bald.

No that's not me, but my sister. Just promoting her music!

stillwater:
I was surprised Thandie was chosen. But now I can't be bothered. I actually like Thandie.

Tehehehe I don't care that much for black men with hair. Just go bald.

No that's not me, but my sister. Just promoting her music!

Erm..... Your sister looks pretty and eatable....

Err... I might go bald if you're as flee as your sister - with extra jumk in the trunk...

Hmm.. Scrap that, I shall go bald to make you come back to naija men..

Can you post a link to her music? I can get her on my record label - ShyM-X records...