‘He Made Me a Superstar’: Niniola’s Emotional Tribute to Late Husband

At a memorial event for Michael Ndika, Grammy-nominated singer Niniola Apata opened up about the promise her late husband kept before his death on May 19, 2026. She described how Ndika believed in her raw talent from the very start and became the engine behind her rise to international stardom. Despite her reserved nature, his unwavering support and encouragement never let her walk away from music. Niniola became emotional recalling how Michael was the first face she saw each morning and the last at night. She thanked his family for welcoming her and acknowledged the outpouring of love since news of his passing. Michael Ndika had served as CEO of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform for Afro-house and contemporary African music. His role in her life went far beyond marriage—he lived long enough to see his own promise fulfilled.

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