Singer Niniola mourns death of partner Michael Ndika after 13 years together

Nigerian Afro-house singer Niniola has announced the death of her longtime partner, Michael Ndika, the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview.

The singer shared the heartbreaking news through a series of emotional posts on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, May 20, 2026, leaving many fans shocked after she also disclosed that they had been together for 13 years.

In one of the posts, Niniola uploaded photos of herself and the late Ndika alongside a touching message expressing her grief.

“God took him. 13 years. 13 f*ing years,” she wrote.

The “Maradona” crooner had largely kept her relationship and private life away from public attention, making the revelation a surprise to many followers.

Details surrounding Michael Ndika’s death were not immediately made public at the time of filing this report.

Fans and colleagues have since taken to social media to express condolences to the singer and pray for strength for her during the difficult period.

Meanwhile, reactions have continued to trail Niniola’s emotional tribute online, with one social media user questioning why the singer kept her relationship private for years but publicly announced her partner’s death.

The man, who reacted on X, formerly known as Twitter, wrote:

“How did you keep your husband private for 13 years and now update us on his death? You didn’t want his pictures on the internet when he was alive.”

He further questioned the decision to share memories and photos of the deceased after his passing.

“But now you’re posting it all over the internet, now he’s gone. This doesn’t make sense at all,” he added.

The comment has since sparked mixed reactions online, as some users agreed with his opinion while others defended Niniola’s right to handle her grief and private life in her own way.

May Michael Ndika’s soul rest in peace.

May his soul rest in peace.

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