Aisha Bello Mustapha: NTA Broadcasting Legend Is Dead

Nigerians are mourning the loss of the legendary National Television Authority (NTA) broadcaster, Aisha Bello Mustapha, in a somber turn of events. The news of her passing, announced on Monday, December 11, has profoundly impacted the nation, with many expressing their grief and reminiscing about the indelible mark she made during her career.

Details surrounding the cause of Aisha Bello‘s death have not been disclosed. However, reports indicate that a funeral prayer will be held in her honor at the central mosque in Abuja at 1 pm on the same day.

Aisha Bello served as the General Manager of NTA Parliament and was a familiar face on the NTA Network News at 9 pm throughout the ’90s and early 20s. She shared the screen with another veteran broadcaster, Cyril Stober, who reportedly retired in 2019.

Netizens have taken to social media to share their memories and pay tribute to the late broadcaster. Users have fondly recalled how Aisha Bello played a significant role in their childhood, with some referring to her as a “legend.”

Some of the heartfelt messages include:

• lavivavogue: “This woman was part of my childhood. May her soul rest in peace.”
• badboiigeezy: “Oh my! This woman was a LEGEND.”
• muktar.zinat93: “I watched this woman cast the news then…May God forgive her sins.”
• kennypee__: “Awwwwnnn. I love this particular woman.”
• zarasinglezee1: “Oh my!! She was one of the best in her field!”
• future_minister: “I remember her vividly. Oh no. May her soul rest in peace amen.”
• abikepeperenpe: “May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her eternal rest.”
• donmozarti: “She’s one of my favorite newscasters at that station back then.”

As Nigerians join together to mourn the passing of Aisha Bello, her legacy as a prominent figure in the broadcasting industry and a cherished part of many childhoods will undoubtedly endure. May she rest in peace.