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Niniola is set to return to music with ‘Raining (O Du Mi)’, her first major release since the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, in May 2026. The song is scheduled for release on Friday, August 14.
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The Afro-house singer has described the record as an emotional outlet, saying some feelings are too deep for words.
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Ndika was Niniola’s husband of 13 years and also worked as her manager and business partner. His death brought a sudden pause to the singer’s public activities as she dealt with the loss away from the spotlight.
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Niniola has recently begun returning to live performances and public events. Her new single marks another step in that process as she uses music to honour her late husband while gradually finding her way back to the stage.
August 12, (THEWILL) — Afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, is set to return to music with a new single titled ‘Raining (O Dun Mi)’, following the death of her husband, Michael Ndika.
The song is scheduled for release on Friday, August 14, and marks Niniola’s first major musical outing since Ndika’s death in May.
The singer has described the new record as an outlet for emotions she has struggled to express.
While teasing the song, she wrote, “Some feelings are too deep for words. So I put them in a song.”
The message offers a glimpse into the personal nature of the record, which is dedicated to her late husband.
Niniola announced Ndika’s death in May through a series of emotional posts on Instagram. The announcement also revealed, for the first time, that the singer had been married privately for 13 years.
Ndika was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview and also served as Niniola’s longtime manager. He played a significant role in both her personal life and career.
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The news came as a shock to many fans because Niniola had kept her marriage away from the public for more than a decade. Her private life had rarely featured in her public image, even as she built her career in the Nigerian music industry.
Since Ndika’s death, Niniola has taken a gradual approach to returning to the spotlight. Her recent public appearances and performances have allowed her to reconnect with audiences while continuing to acknowledge the weight of her loss.
Her return to the stage has also reflected the close relationship she shared with Ndika. Beyond being her husband, he was closely involved in her professional journey, making his absence both a personal and career loss.
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Niniola has previously acknowledged how difficult it has been to perform again after losing someone who was such an important part of her life. She has also expressed the belief that Ndika would want her to continue singing and sharing her music.
For Niniola, music has become a way to express what ordinary words cannot. The song offers listeners a personal glimpse into her experience since losing her husband.
Evi-Ben Ezaga is an entertainment and society writer with a passion for stories that explore culture, people, and the stories shaping society today.
