Adichie wins Pinter prize

HALF Of A Yellow Sun author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has won this year’s PEN Pinter Prize.

The prize is awarded to writers in memory of playwright Harold Pinter, who take an “unflinching” look at the world.

The Purple Hibiscus author said: “I admired Harold Pinter’s talent, his courage, his lucid dedication to telling his truth and I am honoured to be given this award.”

The Nigerian-born writer will receive the award at a ceremony at the British Library in October, where she will deliver an address.

Chairman of the judges Maureen Freely said: “Adichie is the exception. She refuses to be deterred or detained by the categories of others.”