Chimamanda Adichie recieves honorary degree from Duke University
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Chimamanda Adichie recieves honorary degree from Duke University

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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie is among the recipients of this year’s Duke University honorary degree.

Back in March, President Vincent E. Price of Duke University confirmed that the Americanah author is on the list of recipients.

Adichie shared photos of the decorating ceremony on her Facebook page.

Adichie received the honour alongside Mary Barra, Chairman of General Motors; Phil Freelon, lead architect for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; former Durham Mayor William Bell; Dr. William Kaelin, professor of medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; and Russell M. Robinson II, attorney, community leader and philanthropist.

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