Nigerian singer Niniola Apata shares hospital video of late husband, says “I prayed hard”

Nigerian singer Niniola Apata is yet to get over the death of her husband, Micheal Ndika.

Nini Apata shared a video showing her visiting to her late husband, Michael Ndika, in hospital, and offered a raw account of her grief. The clip, posted to her social media, captures an intimate moment as she pleads for his recovery and later reflects on the depth of their bond.

“I prayed. God knows that I prayed hard,” Niniola wrote alongside the footage. “Michael Ndika, I need you. Please, please, please. I just want my baby, but they say he’s in a better place… how?” 

Niniola just posted this video where he went to visit her late husband in the hospital with the caption : “God knows that I prayed hard. Michael Ndika I need you. please I just want my baby but they say he's in a better place .. how?”🥹💔 pic.twitter.com/53zGs4hNWx

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) August 3, 2026

The message and video have been widely circulated as fans and colleagues respond with condolences and support.

Niniola — an award-winning singer and the elder sister of fellow artist Teni — kept her marriage largely out of the spotlight for 13 years. In May she announced Michael’s death on Instagram, sharing photographs that traced their life together. She did not disclose the cause of death but said her husband had been taken from her after more than a decade together.

Since then she has posted multiple videos and messages mourning him, describing the couple’s closeness and the void his passing has left. At his Service of Songs, Niniola delivered a heartfelt tribute, saying Michael “did everything” for her and calling him her “engine,” the first face she saw each morning and the last at night. She said his love taught her much and that their home always felt like a shared refuge.

Responses online have ranged from outpourings of support to criticism. Some social media users questioned why Niniola kept the marriage private while others praised her choice to grieve publicly now. Amid those reactions, the singer has been candid about her anguish, at one point asking why God had spared her life but taken the person who “made her life worth it.” Her words convey not only personal devastation but also the complicated emotions that follow a sudden, private loss made visible to the public.

Friends and fans have used social platforms to remember Michael, sharing memories and messages that emphasize his role in Niniola’s life and the warmth of their relationship. In her tributes, Niniola repeatedly highlights small domestic moments — companionship at home, quiet routines, and the steady presence that sustained her — painting a picture of an intimate partnership rather than a public persona.

The video of Niniola at Michael’s bedside has renewed public interest in their story and prompted many to send condolences. It also raises questions about boundaries between private grief and public life for artists who choose to share some parts of their personal journeys. For now, supporters and colleagues continue to offer comfort while Niniola and those close to her navigate the aftermath of the loss.