Nigerian afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika.
The Grammy-nominated artiste shared the heartbreaking news in a series of emotional posts on her Instagram account early Wednesday.
Ndika was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on afro-house and contemporary African music.
In one of the posts, Niniola wrote, “God took him.” In another, she added, “My husband died.”
In a third post, the singer expressed her grief, writing, “God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years.”
The circumstances surrounding Ndika’s death were not immediately disclosed. Niniola has largely kept her private life away from the public eye and social media.
Niniola, 39, rose to prominence after emerging as the runner-up on the 2013 edition of Project Fame West Africa.
She gained international recognition with her 2017 hit single Maradona, which earned praise from global stars including DJ Snake, Drake, Timbaland and Beyoncé.
