Renowned Nigerian author and global literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi.
In an official statement released on Thursday through Omawumi Ogbe, who spoke on behalf of the family, it was confirmed that their 21-month-old child passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness.
The family described this loss as devastating and has appealed to the public and the media to respect their privacy as they grieve during this extremely painful time. A
The statement emphasized the importance of allowing the family space to process their grief and thanked well-wishers and the public for their compassion and respect during this moment of profound loss.