‘God took him’ – Singer Niniola loses husband

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Nigerian afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika.

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The Grammy-nominated artiste shared the heartbreaking news in a series of emotional posts on her Instagram account early Wednesday.

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Ndika was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on afro-house and contemporary African music.

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In one of the posts, Niniola wrote, “God took him.” In another, she added, “My husband died.”

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In a third post, the singer expressed her grief, writing, “God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years.”

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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.

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Niniola, 39, rose to prominence after emerging as the runner-up on the 2013 edition of Project Fame West Africa.

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She gained international recognition with her 2017 hit single Maradona, which earned praise from global stars including DJ Snake, Drake, Timbaland and Beyoncé.

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