The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

A Nigerian court has fixed a date for an inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's infant son. The case drawn widespread attention to patient safety and medical standards in Nigeria.

A Coroner's Court in Lagos, Nigeria, has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Lagos State Judiciary has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Nigeria will hold an inquest into the death of internationally acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler. Adichie has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which the hospital denies.

A coroner’s inquest begins into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son, Nkanu Esege, amid allegations of medical negligence against two hospitals. Read More: https://punchng.com/coroners-inquest-into-chimamanda-sons-death-begins-april-14/

A Nigerian court has fixed a date for an inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's infant son. The case drawn widespread attention to patient safety and medical standards in Nigeria.

The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.