Chimamanda Adichie celebrates two special women- Uju Egonu & Ogechukwu Ikemelu

This week, in celebration of International Women’s Day, photos of people with quotes from Dear Ijeawele that inspire them  were posted on social media. To learn more/participate: http://bit.ly/2lwhIPn #WeShouldAllBeFeminists
DEAR IJEAWELE is dedicated to two special women in Chimamanda's life. And they shared their favorite quotes from the book!

Uju Egonu - with her lovely man, M.

Uju:
Bestfriend for life. Safekeeper of my emotions. Sharer of all my life's major moments. Luminously generous, luminously true. The one I call to cry and to laugh. Confident and whole and full of sparkling humor. Fiercely intelligent. Effortless. My style consultant. My life consultant. Partner in our own shared language. Partner in foolishness. Ada De Toba. Ada Mbaise. O nwero onye di ka gi.
~CNA

Ogechukwu Ikemelu

My Oge-Girl:
Technically-my-first-cousin-but-really-my-baby-sister. My confidant. My completely-trusted 'Second.' My beloved side-kick. Brilliant and thoughtful and funny. Beautifully intuitive. Glowingly honest. Astute soul. Organizer. Adorable Somebody. Babe di egwu. Mama Esosa. Ada Eziowelle. Uwa m uwa ozo i ga-abu nwanne m.