Half of a Yellow Sun by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been named the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Best of the Best’ of the winners of the second decade, as chosen by the Chairs of judges of the past ten years.
Chimamanda said: "To be selected as ‘Best of the Best’ of the past decade is such an honour. I’m very grateful and very happy.”
Chair of judges from 2007, Muriel Gray, said: "Chimamanda’s achievement makes Half of a Yellow Sun not just a worthy winner of this most special of prizes, but a benchmark for excellence in fiction writing.”
Watch Chimamanda’s acceptance speech, and find out more on the Baileys Prize website.
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