It is a devastating time for Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, as they lose their son.
According to Arise News, one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.
Last year, veteran Yoruba actress, Peju Ogunmola and husband, Omobolanle Sunday had lost their only child, Ayomikun. In a statement released via the family’s spokesperson, it was revealed that Ayomikun died after a brief illness in Ibadan and has since been buried.
In 2024, actor, Francis Duru announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi. He compared his son to a lion who fought fiercely for his life. The actor stated that if this is how God wants it, so be it. Francis stated that he still judges him.
Also, in 2024, comedian Aphrican Ace and his wife lost their barely a day old son, who came out earlier than expected. The comedian stated that he had never experienced such pain before as he noted how they quickly went from plans for him coming home to talking to funeral homes.
In 2023, on Father’s Day, skit maker Olagunju Solomon Olamide, better known as Akika, lost his son. The skitmaker made the sad news known on his Instagram page as he stated that he was looking for the perfect picture of himself and his son to post online before his demise.