Chimamanda Loses 21-Month-Old Twin Son
By Hajara Abdullahi
Nigerian multiple award-winning author and renowned speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have announced the passing of one of their twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, born via surrogacy nearly two years ago, The Guardian reports.
The sad news was disclosed in a statement issued by Adichie’s Communications Team and signed by Omawumi Ogbe on Wednesday.
“We’re deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege’s twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 21 months old,” the statement read.
The family expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss and requested prayers and privacy during this difficult time.
“The family is devastated by this profound loss and we request that their privacy be respected during this incredibly difficult time. We ask for your grace and prayers as they mourn in private,” the statement added.
It further noted that no additional statements will be issued.
“We thank the public and the media for respecting their need for seclusion during this period of immense grief,” the statement concluded.
