The Lagos State Judiciary has fixed April 14, 2026, for the start of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The child died on January 7, 2026, after complications reportedly arose from a series of preparatory medical procedures. In the aftermath, the family issued…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just announced the completion of her first children’s book titled “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf“. In an Instagram post, Adichie shared details about the book and also revealed the book cover. “It also happens to be based on a day in the life of my daughter,” the celebrated author and public speaker revealed…
World-renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been bestowed with a prestigious title by her Abba hometown. It was gleaned from sources online that the prolific author was honoured with the title “Odeluwa” by her people which loosely translates as writer of global acclaim. A befitting ceremony had been held at her Abba hometown in Anambra…
Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie revealed that her children’s book is in the works and will be published in 2024. She made this known at the 2022 edition Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, during a fireside chat with Dr. Eghosa Imasuen of Narrative Landscape Press. She’s not trying to…
The CANEX WKND 2022 is set to play host to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie where she is expected to share her experiences as a creative writer. As reported by Leadership, the globally acclaimed author who was recently decorated with Harvard University’s iconic WEB Du Bois Medal will take part in a fireside chat called When Giants…
Film director and writer, Biyi Bandele, famous for his directing of the movie adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s classic novel Half Of A Yellow Sun has died with the cause of his death yet to be ascertained. The death of the 54-year-old filmmaker was announced via a statement signed by his daughter, Temi Bandele. “I am…
