The award winning writer lost her father a few months back.

She died on Monday, March 1 2021 in Awka, Anambra State. 

Mrs. Grace Ifeoma Adichie (nee Odigwe), Chimamanda's mother was aged, 78.

A family spokesperson said that it was very sudden and the family is devastated.

Mrs. Adichie is survived by six children: Ijeoma, Uchenna, Chuks, Okechukwu, Chimamanda and Kenechukwu as well as nine grandchildren, in-laws and many relatives.

The family announced that funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

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