Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are mourning the tragic loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi.
The news was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by Omawumi Ogbe on behalf of the family.
The 21-month-old child reportedly passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness.
Adichie, who has always maintained a high level of privacy regarding her children, had only recently revealed in 2025 that she welcomed the twin boys in April 2024.
The statement reads, “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, 7th of January 2026, after a brief illness. He was 21 months old.
“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.
“No further statements will be made, and we thank the public and the media for respecting their need for seclusion during this period of immense grief.”
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