- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Dr. Ivara Esege are devastated by the loss of their 21-month-old twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed away on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.
- The family asks for privacy and prayers during this painful time
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Dr. Ivara esege are mourning the loss of one of their twin sons, nkanu nanamdi, family members have revealed.
In a statement released on Thursday by Omawumi Ogbe on behalf of the family, the 21-month-old child died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, one of the twin boys of Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege, who passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a short illness. He was 21 months old at the time.”
The family described the loss as devastating and asked the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
“The family is devastated by this profound loss and we ask that their privacy be respected during this extremely difficult time. We ask for your grace and prayers as they grieve privately.”
No further announcement is expected as the family continues to grieve. Fans, fellow writers and admirers from around the world shared messages of sympathy and support on social media.
