The Publisher of Prime Business Africa, Dr. Marcel Mbamalu has expressed heartfelt condolences to award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
In a statement on Sunday, Mbamalu described the loss as ‘immeasurable’. He said that his thoughts, and those of the media organisation were with Adichie and her family during this deeply painful period.
He paid tribute to Adichie’s literary legacy, noting that her works, including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah have influenced African literature and inspired readers globally.
Mbamalu described Adichie as a global literary icon whose storytelling has consistently projected African experiences on the world stage and served as a model for young writers of the continent.
The publisher also lamented systemic gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system which, he said, contributed to the tragedy.
One of Adichie’s twins, Nkanu lost his life under circumstances that Mbamalu described as preventable. ‘Nigeria needs to fix its health infrastructure as part of our larger dream for a pride of place in Africa and the global economy; otherwise, our quest for a $1 trillion economy becomes a mirage’, he said.
Prime Business Africa further called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Nkanu’s passing, emphasising the need for transparency and justice for Adichie and her son.
He stated the publication stands with the community in seeking truth and accountability.
