Nigerian afro-house star Niniola Apata has revealed the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Michael Ndika.
The singer shared the emotional news through a series of posts on Instagram early Wednesday, expressing deep grief over his passing.
Key Highlights:
- Niniola Apata reportedly announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, through emotional Instagram posts.
- She shared messages including “God took him” and “My husband died,” expressing grief over their alleged 13-year relationship.
- Michael Ndika was reportedly the CEO of NaijaReview, a platform focused on Afro-house and African contemporary music.
- The cause and circumstances of Ndika’s reported death have not been publicly disclosed.
- The reports have sparked confusion because Niniola had previously denied being married in earlier public interviews.
Ndika, who reportedly served as the chief executive officer of NaijaReview, a platform dedicated to afro-house and contemporary African music, was said to have been with the singer for 13 years.
In one emotional post, Niniola wrote, “God took him,” before later adding: “My husband died.”
She also reflected on their years together, writing, “God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years.”
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Details surrounding the cause of Ndika’s death were not immediately made public.
Known for keeping her private life away from social media, Niniola shocked many fans with the announcement.
The 39-year-old singer rose to fame after finishing as runner-up on the 2013 edition of Project Fame West Africa and later gained international recognition with her hit song Maradona, which earned praise from global stars including DJ Snake, Drake, Timbaland and Beyoncé.



