Niniola speaks on difficulty coping with husband’s death

Afro house singer Niniola Apata is publicly grieving the loss of her husband, Michael Ndika, who passed away after 13 years of marriage. Niniola, who had kept her marriage largely private, shared her profound sadness and disbelief on Instagram.

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I find myself waiting, expecting Michael to walk through the door… My best friend, my confidant, my pillar, my gossip partner, my laughter, my joy giver, my provider, my business partner, my husband, my brother. He was the air I breathe. “I can’t survive this… I looked forward to him coming home every time he went out…

In an emotional post, she described Ndika as her "best friend, my confidant, my pillar, my gossip partner, my laughter, my joy giver, my provider, my business partner, my husband, my brother." She revealed the depth of her loss, stating, "He was the air I breathe. I can’t survive this... I looked forward to him coming home every time he went out... I’m naturally a loner, and Michael was all that I needed because he was one in a million."

Niniola shared that she is still living in denial, often expecting Michael to walk through the door as if he had never left. She also shared cherished memories on her Instagram story, including moments of them having fun, working together, and traveling.

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I’m naturally a loner, and Michael was all that I needed because he was one in a million… He touched my life in different capacities, and God took him from me.

Michael Ndika was not only Niniola's husband but also her longtime manager and the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform dedicated to afro house and contemporary African music. His death marks a significant personal and professional loss for the singer.

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God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years,” “My husband died.