The president of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, is bereaved over the demise of his wife, Modupe Temitope Dada.

Modupe died on Saturday, after a brief illness at Dutchess International Hospital in Lagos, at age 48.

Announcing her death on his Instagram page, Dada posted:

“It is with immeasurable grief that the Dada family confirms the passing of our wife and sister, Modupe Temitope Dada, aka Dupsy, Mama Africa, at Dutchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

“The family submits to the will of the Almighty God and asks for prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time. She always put her family and Africa first. Her passing has left a void that will be impossible to fill.”