Nigerian Afro-house singer Niniola Apata is drowning in grief after the sudden death of her husband, Michael Ndika, causing her fans and the industry to sympathize with her.
The Grammy-nominated artiste took to social media to pour out her soul in an emotional tribute to the man she described as her everything. Michael Ndika, CEO of NaijaReview and her longtime manager, reportedly passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Read “God Took Him!” — Niniola Announces Husband’s Death
In a deeply moving post, Niniola laid bare her pain:
“I find myself waiting, expecting Michael to walk through the door… My BEST FRIEND, my CONFIDANT, my PILLAR… HE was the air I breathe. I can’t survive this…”
She highlighted the irreplaceable bond they shared for 13 years:
“My Gossip Partner, my LAUGHTER, my JOY GIVER, my Provider, my business partner, my HUSBAND, my BROTHER… He touched my life in different capacities. And God took him from me.”
The singer revealed how inseparable they were:
“I looked forward to him coming home everytime he went out… Even in the house we were always together. He never wanted me to be away from him. Always wanted me to be by his side.”
Niniola, who described herself as naturally a loner, called Michael “one in a Million,” noting how he perfectly complemented her life and supported her career every step of the way.
Michael’s passing has left a massive void in her life and in the Afro-house music scene he helped nurture through his platform.
As tributes continue to pour in from colleagues, fans, and loved ones, Niniola’s raw vulnerability has touched many hearts, reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the pain of losing a soulmate.