Inquest set to begin into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are seeking answers regarding the death of their 21-month-old son, Master Nkanu Nnamdi Esege. The Coroner’s Court at Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos has scheduled an inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding his passing. The family alleges medical negligence and professional misconduct by the hospitals and medical personnel involved. Multiple parties, including hospital representatives and legal counsel, attended the preliminary proceedings.
What happened
- The Coroner’s Court fixed April 14, 2026, for the commencement of the inquest into the death of Master Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege.
- Nkanu died on January 7, 2026, after undergoing medical procedures at Atlantis Hospital and Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos.
- The child was initially admitted to Atlantis Hospital and later referred to Euracare for diagnostic procedures ahead of a planned transfer to Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States.
- The parents allege medical negligence, including issues with medication, monitoring, and patient transfer protocols, and plan to call five independent medical experts.
- A legal notice dated January 10, 2026, accused Euracare and its staff of breaching their duty of care, and the court has directed all parties to file witness statements before the next hearing.
