Popular Nigerian afro-house singer Niniola Apata has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, in an emotional message shared via her Instagram stories.
The Grammy-nominated artist made the revelation in a series of posts early Wednesday, describing her grief in stark and painful terms.
In one post, she wrote, “God took him,” followed by another stating, “My husband died,” and a third expressing the length of their relationship, saying, “13 years.
13 f***ing years.” Ndika was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on afro-house and contemporary African music. The circumstances surrounding his death were not disclosed at the time of reporting.
Niniola, known for keeping her private life away from the public eye, shared photos of herself with her late husband alongside the messages.
The news has triggered an outpouring of sympathy from fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry as tributes continue to pour in.