Nkanu Nnamdi

Nkanu Nnamdi was the 21-month-old son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ivara Esege. He was one of twin boys born via surrogacy in 2024, eight years after the birth of their first child. Nkanu Nnamdi's death on January 6th, 2024, in a Lagos hospital has brought him into the news. His family, including Adichie, has accused the hospital, Euracare Hospital in Lagos, of negligence in his care, alleging a series of failures that led to his death following a brief illness. These allegations include claims of denied oxygen and excessive sedation, potentially leading to cardiac arrest. The tragic event has also highlighted concerns about the state of Nigeria's healthcare sector and instances of alleged medical negligence.