Chimamanda Adichie All Smiles as She Meets Osuofia at Event

• A viral video captured the heartwarming moment Chimamanda, while speaking on stage, spotted Osuofia and excitedly invited him up, calling him an icon.

• The two shared a hug as she expressed her admiration for him.

Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and veteran actor Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) lit up the recently concluded Things Fall Apart Festival 2025 in Enugu State, held from June 29 to July 5.

A viral video captured the heartwarming moment Chimamanda, while speaking on stage, spotted Osuofia and excitedly invited him up, calling him an icon. The two shared a hug as she expressed her admiration for him.

In return, Osuofia praised Chimamanda’s brilliance, revealing he had always dreamed of shaking her hand—and finally got his chance.

Their touching exchange earned thunderous applause from the audience.

Watch the video and see more photos of the iconic pair below:

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Reactions as Chimamanda Adichie and Osuofia linked up

evaxalordiah : I’m crying in Ancestral Remembrance 😩😩😩 We are such a rich collection of people together. Felt all that Love!! ❤️.

busayoofficial : I am as smiling like a teenager girl been toasted by IJGB.

Abigail Chika Osim: He’s a movie star. I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t love him. The way he acts , it’s so natural. Even without a script, he does a great job and keeps you laughing throughout each movie

uzoanneofficial : Have you noticed that a lot of Nigerian comedians have a very good command of the English Language? They are very articulate and eloquent.

myebi08 : Osuofia speaks so well sha.. comedy won’t let us notice it 😂.