Chimamanda Adichie: Heartbreaking Details About Author’s Late Twin Son Emerge: “He Had Infection”
- Details of what led to the death of one of the twin sons of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie have surfaced online
- The writer reportedly lost her son, and the heartbreaking news was shared in a statement released by her family, throwing fans into mourning
- In the post, the final hours of the little boy were revealed, and the person blamed for his untimely death was also mentioned
Fans were thrown into mourning once again after fresh details surrounding the death of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie’s son surfaced online.
The renowned author and her family were plunged into grief a few days ago after a statement was released confirming the untimely death of one of her twin sons, Nkanu.
Source: Instagram
In a post shared by renowned journalist and BON Awards organiser, Seun Oloketuyi, more heartbreaking details about what happened before the little boy was pronounced dead were revealed.
According to the post, which was credited to the author, Nkanu might still be alive today if not for a tragic incident that occurred at Euracare Hospital on January 6, 2026.
It was reported that the little boy initially had what was believed to be a cold, which later turned out to be a serious infection. He was admitted to Atlantis Hospital and was scheduled to travel to the United States the following day for advanced medical treatment.
Doctors and a medical team at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore were reportedly already waiting to receive him.
Seun Oloketuyi shares details about Chimamanda’s son
Seun Oloketuyi further stated that the Johns Hopkins team requested an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture test. However, while preparations for his journey were ongoing, the Nigerian medical team administered intravenous medications.
While at Atlantis Hospital, Nkanu was referred to Euracare Hospital, which was said to be the best facility to carry out the procedures. On January 6, he was taken to Euracare, sitting in his father’s arms, after doctors advised that he be sedated to prevent movement during the MRI and central line procedure.
Chimamanda Adichie shares more about her late son
According to Chimamanda, she was standing outside the theatre when she suddenly saw people rushing in and immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Moments later, a doctor reportedly informed her that her son had been given too much propofol by the anaesthesiologist, causing him to become unresponsive and requiring urgent resuscitation.
Source: Instagram
She said Nkanu was later placed on a ventilator, intubated, and admitted into the ICU. A few hours later, he developed seizures and suffered a cardiac arrest. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead.
Chimamanda Adichie blames hospital negligence
In the post, the writer was said to have alleged that her son was not properly monitored after being given an excessive dose of propofol. She also claimed that the anaesthesiologist casually carried him on his shoulder into the theatre and later switched off his oxygen after the central line procedure before again carrying him to the ICU.
The heartbreaking account has continued to stir deep emotions and outrage across social media.
Here is the Instagram post about Chimamanda's son below:
Chimamanda Adichie's son's death details spark outrage
Legit.ng compiled few comments below:
@olatheyle shared:
"Wow."
@olatheyle wrote:
"Until they get prosecuted and pay heavy charges and lose their practice insurance, these won't stop."
Adichie bagged chieftaincy title in 2023
Legit.ng had reported earlier that the renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, become the first woman to be made a chief in Abba, Anambra state.
She was conferred with "Odeluwa" which means she who writes for the world" by HRH, Igwe Leonard Nwankwo Ezeh of Abba.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
