( CNN ) -- One of Africa 's brightest young writers , 31-year-old Chimamanda Adichie has already been recognised for her talent ; her debut novel was shortlisted for the Orange Fiction Prize in 2004 . The Nigerian novelist talks to CNN about her craft , her country and identity .
31-year - old writer grew up in Nigeria and studied in London First novel was shortlisted for Orange Fiction Prize ; has won other literary awards . Latest work is collection of short stories about the Nigerian immigrant experience .