Mike Dada, founder and President of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has lost his wife, Modupe Temitope Dada, to the cold hands of death.
Mrs Dada reportedly died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 48.
A statement issued by AFRIMA on Monday described the deceased as “a believer in family values, community service, inclusivity and had the gift of compassion, and love for God and Africa.”
It quoted Dada’s family as saying: “It is with immeasurable grief that we, the Dada family, confirm the passing of our wife and sister, Modupe Temitope Dada aka Dupsy, Mama Africa, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Dutchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
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“A true and loving wife and mother indeed. She lived all her life in the banking and entertainment industry and brought to us the affection and compassion that we have come to love so much.
“The family submits to the will of the Almighty God and asks for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time.
“She was a loving wife, mother and friend, who always put family and Africa first. Her passing has left a void that will be impossible to fill.”
The late Dada will be buried on Thursday, October 24, after a funeral service at Grace Assembly.
The deceased, who was the Vice President of AFRIMA, was survived by her husband, two children, and siblings.
