Singer Niniola Resurfaces, Appears Noticeably Slimmer Two Months After Husband’s Death (Photos)

• Nigerian singer Niniola has sparked concern among fans after appearing noticeably slimmer in her first public appearance since announcing the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, two months ago.

Nigerian Afro-house singer Niniola Apata has sparked concern among fans after making her first public appearance since announcing the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, two months ago.

A recent video of the singer, which surfaced online in July, showed Niniola looking noticeably slimmer, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from fans who believe grief has taken a visible toll on her.

While many welcomed her gradual return to public life, others expressed concern over her appearance and offered words of encouragement as she continues to mourn her late husband.

Adding to the emotional reactions, Niniola shared a throwback photo of herself on her Instagram Story, recalling how much her husband loved her fuller figure.

“Michael… Loved me thick. You always loved me to be thick,” she wrote.

In another heartfelt post, the singer opened up about the pain of losing her husband and the struggle of adjusting to life without him.

“You should be here… Here with me… Death visited me and tore me apart… Where do I start from? How do I navigate this new and unbelievable reality?” she wrote.

The emotional messages drew an outpouring of support from fans, with many encouraging the singer to remain strong during the difficult period.

Niniola announced her husband’s death in May through a series of emotional posts on Instagram.

“God took him,” she wrote in one post, before adding in another, “My husband died.”

She later revealed they had spent 13 years together, writing, “God took him. 13 years. 13 f***ing years.”

Michael Ndika was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on Afro-house and contemporary African music. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public.

Known for keeping her private life away from the spotlight, Niniola rose to fame after competing in Project Fame West Africa in 2013 and gained international recognition with her 2017 hit single Maradona.