Tinubu Condoles With Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Family Over Son’s Demise

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt grief over Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loss of her Son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

In a statement personally signed by the President, he wrote: With a deep sense of grief, I condole with Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.

As a parent myself who has suffered the loss of a loved one, no grief is as devastating as losing a child.

I empathise with the family at this difficult time, and I mourn this sad loss with them.

Ms Adichie is a literary icon who has brought joy and light to many homes globally, and I pray she and her family find strength in the Almighty in this trying hour.

My prayers are with the family.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

Federal Republic of Nigeria

January 8, 2026