Nigerian singer Niniola Apata has announced the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika, sharing the news via a series of emotional posts on her Instagram story on Wednesday. The Grammy-nominated artist wrote in one post, “God took him,” and in another post she wrote, “My husband died.” In a third post, she shared that God took him after 13 years.
Photos shared by the singer identified the deceased as Ndika, who was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on Afro house and African music. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Niniola has largely kept her private life away from public attention and social media, making the announcement a rare glimpse into her personal life. Fans and fellow musicians have taken to social media to express their condolences and support for Niniola during this difficult time. The couple had largely kept their relationship out of the public eye, with Niniola rarely posting about her family life.
Ndika’s multimedia platform NaijaReview has been a significant outlet for Afro house and African music coverage. His death has been met with shock by colleagues in the media and music industries. No further details about funeral arrangements or the cause of death have been released by the family as of the time of this report.
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