Widow Of Late ‘Nkan Mbe’ Broadcaster Kola Olawuyi Is Dead 19 Years After Husband
Mrs. Abimbola Olawuyi, the widow of the late investigative broadcaster and journalist Kola Olawuyi, has died.
A member of the Olawuyi family confirmed the development and said she passed away peacefully after falling ill.
In his lifetime, Olawuyi (born 1963 and died March 2007) ran the weekly investigative programme, Nkan Mbe (Mysteries) on radio and television.
Her death comes 19 years after the passing of her husband, Kola Olawuyi, the pioneering investigative journalist whose fearless reporting transformed crime and investigative broadcasting in South-West Nigeria.
Widely regarded as one of the region’s most influential broadcasters, Kola Olawuyi became a household name through his popular radio and television programmes, Iriri Aye (translated as Experiences of Life) and Nnkan Nbe, which exposed criminal activities, ritual killings, fraud, and other social vices.
His bold style of journalism earned him widespread respect and established him as a trusted voice for justice and accountability.
Following his death, Abimbola largely stayed away from the public spotlight, dedicating herself to raising their four children and preserving the family through years of personal sacrifice.
“Abimbola has been a pillar of strength for the family. Her death is really painful. She has been taking care of the family and the four children left by her husband, Kola Olawuyi, and now the children are orphans. Only God knows what lies ahead for them. I am deeply pained,” the family member told PM News.
The source described her as a devoted mother whose resilience, quiet strength, and unwavering commitment kept the family together despite the enormous challenges that followed the death of the veteran journalist.
Family members said her passing has left relatives, friends and well-wishers devastated, as many regarded her as the steady force that sustained the Olawuyi family over the past 19 years.
The family said burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
