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Adichie's toddler dies after brief illness
8 Jan
Summary
- Novelist's 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, has passed away.
- The toddler died on Wednesday following a short illness.
- The family confirmed the profound loss, requesting privacy.

Award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, are grieving the loss of their young son. Their 21-month-old child, Nkanu Nnamdi, died on Wednesday after a short illness.
The family released a statement on behalf of their relatives, expressing their devastation at the profound loss. They acknowledged the support from well-wishers while earnestly requesting privacy and prayers.
Adichie, based in the United States, is celebrated globally for her literary works, including "Half of a Yellow Sun" and "Americanah," as well as her influential 2012 Ted Talk and essay "We Should All Be Feminists."




