Esther Musila’s Daughter: How Burna Boy Impacted My Life

Gilda Naibei, daughter of media personality Esther Musila, has shared how Nigerian artist Burna Boy unknowingly influenced her decision to leave a toxic relationship.

Speaking on her YouTube channel, Gilda revealed that in 2016, she struggled to walk away from an unhealthy relationship.

“I have difficulty letting go when things change, which is why I found it hard to leave a toxic relationship. During an argument with my then-partner, I called a friend who took me away from the situation,” she said.

Unbeknownst to her, the friend was Burna Boy’s tour manager.

“I ended up getting a lecture from Burna Boy himself, telling me I needed to leave that relationship. It was embarrassing, but that was the wake-up call I needed,” she recalled.

Esther Musila on Losing Her Husband

During the same conversation, Esther Musila opened up about losing her husband, who passed away just three months after her mother’s death.

“I never truly mourned my mother because I was juggling my husband’s illness and raising three children at different stages of life. I had only one sibling, and honestly, I don’t know how I managed. I completely forgot about myself,” she shared.

Musila described her mother as her biggest source of support.

“She was the one person I would run to whenever I had a problem,” she said.

She recounted how her husband’s illness initially seemed minor but worsened unexpectedly.

“He was hospitalized for something small, but his condition quickly deteriorated. The night before he passed, I asked if we should inform Gilda about his health, but he insisted we shouldn’t. I respected his decision, but by morning, he was gone,” Musila revealed.

Gilda’s Struggle with Depression

Gilda admitted that her father’s passing led her into clinical depression.

“I fell into depression. I looked forward to sleep because I didn’t know how to live without him. I was angry at my family for a long time because I felt robbed of the final moments with him,” she confessed.

Musila revealed that she sought help from the church, therapy, and friends to support her daughter through her struggles.

“Looking back, I sometimes feel like I should have done more. If I hadn’t intervened the way I did, you might still be on medication,” she told Gilda.

Their candid conversation shed light on the emotional impact of grief and the importance of seeking support during difficult times.