Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Release New Short Story “Zikora”

Oct 8, 2020 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Renowned Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, back in stores soon with her latest release “Zikora”.

Her new book “Zikora” which would be her first official piece of fiction in over seven years, is a short story about a Nigerian lawyer living in Washington DC who was abandoned by her highly celebrated partner after learning she’s pregnant.

The story takes us on a journey of Ziokra’s life as she faces loss and abandonment by a lover in such a life changing moment, as well as a tense relationship with her mother who comes to guides her through childbirth and motherhood.

In an excerpt, we gain an understanding of the tumultuous relationship between a mother and a daughter on the verge of becoming a mother.

ZIKORA will be available on October 27, 2020 as part of an Amazon series.

Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam writes prose fiction and creative non-fiction. She is the founder of creativewritingnews.com. Her first novella, Finding Love Again was published by Ankara Press. Her second novella, The Heiress' Bodyguard was shortlisted for the Saraba Manuscript Awards. She currently works as content marketer for various online businesses. You can follow her at @cwritingnws.