31-year-old novelist grew up in U.S. and studied in Nigeria First novel was shortlisted for Orange Fiction prize ; has won other literary awards . 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 . Latest work is collection of short stories about the Nigerian immigrant experience .
31-year-old novelist grew up in U.S. and studied in Nigeria 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 .