{
  "id": 886326,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T16:18:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afro-house singer Niniola Apata, also known as Niniola, has released a heartfelt tribute single titled \"Raining (O Dun Mi)\" in memory of her late husband and manager, Michael Ndika. The song, unveiled on Friday, was created as a deeply personal expression of grief, love, and healing following Ndika's death. Niniola shared that the track was both inspired by her own personal loss and intended for those who have experienced bereavement. She described the song as a way to honor her husband's memory and for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. The Yoruba phrase \"O Dun Mi\" in the title conveys deep emotional pain.",
  "summary": "Afro-house singer Niniola honors her late husband, Michael Ndika, with a new tribute single, “Raining (O Dun Mi),” expressing grief and love. Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-niniola-mourns-late-husband-in-new-tribute-single/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-14T16:00:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}