Teacher's Remark on Chimamanda Adichie's Kindergarten Report Card in 1982 Generates Buzz Online

Teacher's Remark on Chimamanda Adichie's Kindergarten Report Card in 1982 Generates Buzz Online

  • Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has gone public with her 1982 kindergarten report card, showing people her class teacher's epic remark
  • The literary icon displayed her class teacher's remark on her report card after she recently visited him at Nsukka
  • Chimamanda reminisced on how happy she felt in her kindergarten teacher's class and how deeply patient and kind he was

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has displayed her 1982 kindergarten report card following her recent visit to the teacher's abode in Nsukka, Enugu state.

During her visit, the 47-year-old deeply appreciated her then teacher, Raphael Idoko, whom she describes as a great blessing that came into her life.

Teacher's remark on author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's kindergarten report card elicits reactions
Teacher's remark on Chimamanda Adichie's report card thrills people. Photo Credit: @chimamanda_adichie
Source: Instagram

Chimamanda, in an Instagram post, recounted how happy she felt in his class, and how deeply patient and kind he was back then.

"Apart from telling me he prefers ‘Ngozi’ to ‘Chimamanda,’ he also said he remembers how often I ‘took over’ the class even before he started the day’s teaching!" she wrote about her aged class teacher.

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In the report card she shared, her class teacher said she was good in class, but refuses to do any work when angry. His remark read:

"Ngozi is good in class.
"She refuses to do any work when she is annoyed."

People were amused by the teacher's remark on the report card.

Teacher's remark on author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's kindergarten report card elicits reactions
Chimamanda Adichie's kindergarten class teacher says she refuses to do any work when she is annoyed. Photo Credit: @chimamanda_adichie
Source: Facebook

Swipe next to see her report card below:

Reactions trail Chimamanda Adichie's report card

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the teacher's remark below:

cute_domdom said:

"This is so lovely to see… teachers leave a very great impact on their students for years and years….. till today, I’m still looking for my primary 4 teacher, then Miss Gloria Nnabuihe, I’ve searched fb, twitter and even google for the name but I guess over the years her name has changed ❤️bless her where ever she is, she was a true gem 💎 🥹❤️😍 when I see videos like this, my friend @esther_a_victor comes to mind immediately 🥹😍🥰 she does soooo well with her students and I appreciate and admire everything about her teaching style. Bless you dear, someday, they’ll come looking for you like this."

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queene_chimezirim said:

"It's the class teacher's comment for me😹😹😹😹😹💔 Now we know the force has been right from cradle."

mydialecta said:

"This is so heartwarming. So much is conveyed in the words “my wonderful kindergarten teacher” and in the smiles and expressions. Children never forget the people who made them feel seen, valued, and loved."

marieeefua_ross said:

"Standing on business since 1982™️ 😁a good teacher is like a timeless compass, I’ve had the blessing of some great ones."

iamchizzybon said:

"I named My beautiful daughter after u....she is so special to me very beautiful and she acts like me ...I love her so much. she will turn 2 by November."

nenye_okoye said:

"Ngozi... refuses to do any work when she's annoyed" the even though upon still, "an Excellent result!"

lamide_a said:

"How lovely!! I remember this bit from your interview 😂 amazing that you still have this report card sha."

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fhuzohairport said:

"Awwwwwww this is so beautiful. His comment on your report sheet though 😂. “She refuses to do any work when she is annoyed!!!"

Teacher's remark on girl's report card trends

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that a teacher's remark on the report card of a girl who came 18th in class had gone viral.

According to the report card, the teacher wrote that the girl had a calm character but a lazy attitude.

Quite unexpectedly, however, the teacher also wrote in the remarks section that the girl should 'keep it up'.

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