According to a report by Premium Times on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Nigerian Afro-house singer Niniola Apata has continued to mourn the death of her husband and longtime business partner, Michael Ndika, days after publicly announcing his passing on social media.
The Grammy-nominated artiste had earlier disclosed on 20 May that her husband died after 13 years of marriage, a relationship she had kept largely away from public attention throughout its duration.
The announcement came as a shock to many of her followers, who were unaware of the marriage until news of his death surfaced online.
Mr Ndika reportedly passed away on 19 May at the age of 44.
While his death has been confirmed, the exact cause has not been made public, as the family has maintained privacy regarding the circumstances surrounding his passing.
No additional details have been released as at the time of reporting.
Following the announcement, the singer has continued to express her grief through emotional messages shared on her Instagram page.
In her posts on Thursday, Niniola reflected on the depth of the relationship she shared with her late husband, describing him not only as a life partner but also as her closest companion and source of emotional support.
She further expressed how deeply his absence has affected her daily life, noting that their bond extended beyond marriage into a close personal and professional partnership.
According to her, they spent most of their time together, both at home and in their day-to-day activities, which has made the loss even more difficult to process.
She said, “I can’t survive this… I looked forward to him coming home every time he went out. Even in the house, we were always together. He never wanted me to be away from me. Always wanted me to be by his side.”