Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loses mum months after losing dad

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has lost her mother, Mrs. Grace Ifeoma Adichie few months after losing her dad.

The 78-year-old died on Monday, March 1, in Awka, Anambra State.

“It was very sudden and we are devastated,” a family spokesperson said according to Guardian.

She is survived by her six children: Ijeoma, Uchenna, Chuks, Okechukwu, Chimamanda and Kenechukwu; as well as nine grandchildren, in-law and many relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family later.