Chimamanda Adichie, 47, Says She’s Happy Being a Mom, Opens Up About the Conception of Her Twin Boys.

Chimamanda Adichie, 47, Says She’s Happy Being a Mom, Opens Up About the Conception of Her Twin Boys.

As it trends.

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 47, has openly shared her joy in welcoming her twin boys through surrogacy.

In a one-on-one conversation with popular podcaster and conversationalist Chude Jideonwo on Chude Live,

Adichie addressed the stigma surrounding fertility struggles and alternative paths to motherhood.

She emphasized the importance of honesty and openness, hoping her story encourages women to embrace their journeys without shame.

Despite facing criticism, as she acknowledged, she remains proud and grateful, calling her children the greatest gift she has received.

Her revelation is expected to spark meaningful conversations on motherhood and societal expectations, especially among women navigating fertility challenges later in life.

To our blog readers across the Americas, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary African literature, known for her works on feminism, postcolonialism, and identity.

Her books, including “Purple Hibiscus,” “Half of a Yellow Sun,” and “Americanah,” have gained international acclaim, and her TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story” remains one of the most viewed on TED Talk.

Adichie divides her time between the United States and Nigeria and is now a proud mother of three.

For the first time ever, Chimamanda tells me exclusively why she spoke up about having her twin boys through a surrogate.

“I felt that there were many women who would then be pressured by people saying ‘look Chimamanda is 47 and she had kids at that age, what about you?’.… pic.twitter.com/NySF6fzBLq

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) May 1, 2025

Images / Chimamanda Adichie / Instagram.

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