"We're deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege's twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed on Wednesday, read a statement made by Adichie's communications team. The family is devastated by this profound loss, and we request that their privacy be respected during this incredibly difficult time, continued the statement, signed by Omawumi Ogbe of GLG Communications."
"Adichie has become one of the most celebrated modern novelists for works exploring love, conflict, identity, feminism and colonialism among other themes. Her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, was longlisted for the Booker prize in 2004. Her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun set during the Biafran war won the Women's prize for fiction in 2007, and was named the winner of winners from 25 recipients in 2020."
One of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege's one-year-old twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, died after a brief illness. The communications team statement, signed by Omawumi Ogbe of GLG Communications, said the family is devastated and asked for privacy and prayers as they mourn in private. No further statements will be made and the family thanked the public and media for respecting their need for seclusion. Adichie and Esege married in 2009. Adichie had a daughter in 2016 and her twin boys were born via surrogate in 2024. Adichie is a celebrated novelist with multiple awards and notable works.
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