Artist shares emotional Instagram posts mourning Michael Ndika, CEO of NaijaReview, after 13 years together

Nigerian afrobeats singer, Niniola Apata, has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika.

The Grammy-nominated artist disclosed the tragic news in a series of emotional posts shared on her Instagram story in the early hours of Wednesday.

“God took him,” she wrote in one post, followed by another that read, “My husband died.” In a third message, she added, “God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years,” reflecting on the length of their relationship.

Each post was accompanied by photos of the couple, offering a rare glimpse into her private life.

Ndika, until his death, was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform dedicated to afrobeats and contemporary African music.

Details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately disclosed. Niniola has largely kept her personal life away from public scrutiny, making the announcement particularly poignant for fans.

Apata, 39, rose to prominence after emerging as a standout contestant on Project Fame West Africa in 2013. She gained international recognition with her 2017 hit single Maradona, which attracted global attention and collaborations with top artists including DJ Snake, Drake, Timbaland and Beyoncé.