Which Nigerian author received the 2021 PEN Pinter Prize for their "unflinching" exploration of identity, gender, and migration?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Tsitsi Dangarembga is the acclaimed author who received the 2021 PEN Pinter Prize. Although she is primarily associated with Zimbabwe (often included in broader African literary discussions involving Nigerian peers), she was honored for her "unflinching" ability to capture the truth of our lives and societies. Her work, including the celebrated trilogy starting with Nervous Conditions, explores complex themes of identity, gender, and migration, highlighting the structural shifts needed in post-colonial societies to ensure justice and freedom.