The Executive Producer and President of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Mike Dada, has lost his wife, Modupe Dada, at the age of 48.

A statement issued by AFRIMA on Monday, October 21, said Modupe died at Duchess Hospital in the Ikeja area of Lagos State after a brief illness on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

AFRIMA described Dada’s wife as “a believer in family values, community service, inclusivity and had the gift of compassion, and love for God and Africa.”

The statement further 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.

“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.

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“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.”

According to the burial arrangements announced by the family, a Service of Songs will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Grace Assembly in the Oregun-Ikeja area of Lagos.

“Farewell service holds Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:00 am at the same venue. Private Interment follows immediately,” the family added.

Modupe was born on May 5, 1976, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The deceased, who was the Vice President of AFRIMA, was survived by her husband, two children, and siblings.

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