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Investigation begins into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

Investigation begins into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

Africa Links 24 with Vanessa Onah
Published on 2026-02-26 09:02:26

Lagos State Judiciary has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

It was recalled that Nkanu died on January 7, 2026, after suffering complications linked to a series of preparatory medical procedures.

Following the incident, the family served a legal notice on the hospital involved, alleging that acts of medical negligence and professional misconduct contributed to the child’s death.

The inquest date was fixed by Magistrate Atinuke…

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