{
  "id": 7078609,
  "title": "Chimamanda Adichie says she does not want returning to Nigeria after son’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/chimamanda-adichie-says-she-does-not-want-returning-to-nigeria-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:08:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/chimamanda-adichie-says-she-does-not-want-returning-to-nigeria-after-sons-death/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has expressed that she no longer feels the same about Nigeria after the loss of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu. The author revealed her feelings during an interview with The New York Times, stating, \"My feelings toward Nigeria have changed. I do not want to go back to Nigeria.\" Nkanu passed away in December 2025 due to a medical emergency at Euracare in Nigeria. Prior to his death, Adichie had raised allegations of medical negligence related to her son's treatment at the hospital. The circumstances surrounding Nkanu's death are currently under investigation, with the hospital accused of destroying evidence by cremating the child's remains. Adichie emphasized that her children could be the only reason she would consider returning to Nigeria, as her daughter still considers Nigeria a \"happy place.\" Despite the loss, Adichie acknowledged the profound impact Nigeria had on her identity and writing, but the tragedy has altered her connection to the country.",
  "summary": "Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says she no longer wants to return to Nigeria following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamanda-adichie-says-she-does-not-want-returning-to-nigeria-after-sons-death/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie lost her 21-month-old son, Nkanu.",
    "Adichie does not want to return to Nigeria after her son's death.",
    "Nkanu's death in December 2025 was due to medical negligence at Euracare."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The author's changed feelings toward Nigeria reflect a personal loss that outweighs her cultural ties, with her children's experiences now a deciding factor in her relationship with the country.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Chimamanda Adichie says she does not want returning to Nigeria after son’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/chimamanda-adichie-says-she-does-not-want-returning-to-nigeria-after-7080209",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:24:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}