Nigerian singer, Niniola Apata, popularly known as Niniola has mourned the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, who passed away on May 19, 2026.

In an emotional post shared on Instagram, the music star reflected on the special bond they shared, describing him as not only her husband but also her closest companion and strongest support system.

According to the singer, Michael played several important roles in her life, including being her confidant, business partner, source of happiness, and the person she relied on the most.

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Niniola revealed that she still struggles to accept the reality of his passing, admitting that she often expects him to return home as he normally would whenever he stepped out.

She also spoke on how attached they were to each other, explaining that they spent most of their time together because he always wanted her close to him.

The singer further noted that although she naturally preferred solitude, Michael became the one person she truly needed in her life because of how exceptional he was.

Sharing her grief, she said his death has left a painful void she does not know how to cope with.

“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 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.

“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,” she wrote.