Adichie

British

/ əˈdɪtʃɪ /

noun

Chimamanda Ngozi , born 1977, Nigerian novelist; her novels include Purple Hibiscus (2003) and Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), which won the 2007 Orange Prize for Fiction

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The recent death of the 21-month-old son of Nigerian best-selling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has brought healthcare standards in Africa's most populous country under fresh scrutiny, prompting calls for reforms.

From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026

The family of the Nigerian author and feminist icon Adichie has accused the hospital of "gross medical negligence".

From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026

In it, she said the medical director of Euracare had told Adichie her son "had received too much sedation", which subsequently caused him to have a heart attack.

From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026

Similar accusations concerning Nkanu's care were made in a private message from Adichie that was leaked online.

From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026

Volume 2 includes one essay each from activist Gloria Steinem, Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Leibovitz herself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025

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