Americanah Summary
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Americanah Summary

Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is the story of young lovers Ifemelu and Obinze who meet as teenagers growing up in Nigeria. They form an instant bond, but when Ifemelu moves to America, Obinze is unable to go with her. He eventually moves to England where he stays as an illegal immigrant. The two are separated by distance, time, and Ifemelu’s silence due to a traumatic experience. While their lives...

(read more from the Study Guide)