Raceteenth D’adichie : Contribution A L”Ere Numerique:- Igbozuruike Ijeoma H

Authors: Igbozuruike, Ijeoma Hope | Art & Humanities French Journal Articles / Papers 18 pages 5,239 words

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Abstract Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a novel that explores the complexities ofidentity, race, and migration in the context ofthe digital era. Through the main character, Ifemelu, and her blog Raceteenth, Adichie offers a reflection on the role ofdigital tools in constructing personal identity and how these tools enable critical analysis of contemporary sociopolitical issues such as race and immigration. The study highlights the impact oftechnology on the representation ofAfricans and diasporas in digital media and on social media platforms. By focusing on the immigrant experience and the challenges ofconstructing an identity in a globalized world, Americanah interrogates howAfricans, through digital tools such as blogs, Skype, and emails, can redefine their place in a globalized digital environment. Finally, by reinventing literary storytelling and addressing contemporary issues ofrace, identity, and technology, Americanah affirms the essential role ofAfrican literature in global discussions on digital decolonization and social transformations in the Internet age. Key words: Raceteenth, digital era, literature, Africans, race

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