Chimamanda Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of negligence

Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has publicly accused a Lagos hospital of negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son and of obstructing a judicial inquiry into the circumstances. In a letter published on her social media accounts on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Adichie detailed a series of allegations against Euracare MultiSpecialist Hospital on Victoria Island, Lagos, where her son, Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege, died on January 7.

Adichie stated her son was at the hospital for diagnostic tests, including an MRI, before a planned trip to the United States for specialized care. She alleged the hospital's Medical Director, Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi, told her on January 6 that the anesthesiologist, Dr. Titus Ogundare, had administered "too much propofol" to sedate the child. The following day, after the boy's death, Adichie said Dr. Majekodunmi visited the family's home, accepted full responsibility for the errors, and stated he would dismiss the anesthesiologist.

The author contends the hospital's position changed afterward. She accused Euracare of failing to provide promised situation reports and complete medical records in a timely manner. Adichie also disputed the official...