Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has made public a heartfelt letter detailing her ongoing grief and frustration following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege, at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos.
In the letter, shared on social media on or around June 13, 2026, Adichie describes waking each day with a racing heart, grappling with profound loss. She expressed the unique loneliness of a parent’s grief and her desire for peace to mourn.
Nkanu, one of the twin boys born via surrogate in 2024, died on January 7, 2026, following a short illness. The family alleges that after referral from another facility, complications arose at Euracare during procedures involving sedation for an MRI. The hospital has denied wrongdoing, stating care met international standards and that the child arrived critically ill.
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Adichie states that Euracare initially requested an inquest in January, citing “rumours of negligence,” but has since stalled proceedings, muddied facts, and is now seeking a High Court order to halt the public judicial inquiry. She questions why the hospital would block an inquest if it values truth.
She also recounts a message allegedly from a high-level hospital figure warning a relative that court proceedings could damage her reputation, which she interprets as manipulative and threatening. Adichie emphasises her family’s determination to pursue justice despite the emotional toll.
An inquest into the death has been underway, with some doctors reportedly suspended pending investigations. Euracare has expressed condolences but maintains its position.
