News BREAKING NEWS: Chimamanda Adichie loses son The News Patriot January 8, 2026 Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have reportedly lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. According to Arise News, the baby passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after a brief illness.