Nigerian Afro-house singer Niniola has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, in a series of emotional posts shared on social media.
The Grammy-nominated singer disclosed the loss through posts on her Instagram story early Wednesday, expressing grief over the passing of Ndika, who served as 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,” before adding in another, “My husband died.”
A third message reflected on the length of their relationship, reading: “God took him. 13 years. 13 f_ing years.”
Each post featured photographs of the couple together.
The singer did not disclose the circumstances surrounding Ndika’s death.
Known for maintaining a private personal life, Niniola has largely kept details of her relationships away from public attention and social media.
The artist gained prominence after emerging as one of the standout contestants on Project Fame West Africa in 2013 and has since built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading Afro-house performers.
Her 2017 hit song Maradona earned international recognition and drew attention from global artists, including DJ Snake, Drake, Timbaland, and Beyoncé.
As of the time of reporting, no further details regarding funeral arrangements or official statements from the family had been made public.
