Niniola Apata announces husband Michael Ndika's death

Grammy-nominated Nigerian afro-house singer Niniola Apata has announced the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika, through emotional posts on her Instagram story early Wednesday. Ndika served as CEO of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on Afro-house and contemporary African music. The couple had been married for 13 years, according to Niniola's posts where she wrote, 'God took him' and 'My husband died.' Details surrounding his death have not been made public. Niniola, 39, gained national attention after emerging as a standout contestant on Project Fame West Africa in 2013. She established herself as one of Nigeria's leading Afro-house voices with her 2017 hit single 'Maradona,' which earned international recognition and attracted attention from global music figures including DJ Snake, Drake, Timbaland and Beyoncé. The singer has not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of his passing, maintaining a largely private personal life away from public attention.

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