{
  "id": 884776,
  "title": "Singer Niniola mourns late husband in new tribute single",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T16:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afro-house singer Niniola Apata, known as Niniola, has paid tribute to her late husband and manager, Michael Ndika, through a new single titled \"Raining (O Dun Mi).\" The 24-year-old artist released the song on Friday, following Ndika's death in May 2026. Ndika, who was also her long-time partner, had been her manager and played a crucial role in her music career for 13 years. Niniola described the song as a deeply personal tribute to her husband, expressing grief, love, and memories. She shared that the track was not just for her but also for anyone who has experienced the pain of loss. The Yoruba word \"O Dun Mi\" is used in the title to convey deep emotional pain. The single aims to honor her husband's memory and connect with others who have faced bereavement.",
  "summary": "Afro-house singer Niniola releases “Raining (O Dun Mi),” a deeply personal tribute song to her late husband and manager, Michael Ndika, expressing grief an Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single/",
  "key_points": [
    "Singer Niniola pays tribute to late husband Michael Ndika through new single Raining (O Dun Mi)",
    "24-year-old Afro-house artist released the song on Friday following Ndika's death in May 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Singer Niniola mourns late husband in new tribute single",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single-886326",
        "published": "2026-08-14T16:18:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}