FOUR YEARS AFTER: The Sad Tale of Chidinma, the Suspected Killer of Super TV CEO Usifo Ataga
By Yenne’s Diary
Chidinma Ojukwu was just 24 years old — a Lagos “big girl” living fast, social, and active online — when her name shook the nation in June 2021. She was arrested in connection with the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, in a high-profile case that dominated headlines for months.
Today, four years later, the once vibrant young woman is 28, still standing trial and living a far cry from the glamorous life she once flaunted.
Four birthdays have passed — quietly, without the usual fanfare. No parties, no photoshoots, no trendy outfits, no gifts, and no social media celebrations. Her Instagram and TikTok pages have long gone silent. While her peers chase new achievements and flaunt the latest iPhones, Chidinma remains behind bars — her life on an indefinite pause.
In her recent court testimony, she spoke of regrets and a new-found faith in God. Gone are the days of night outings, the influence of substances, and the careless freedom that once defined her youth. What remains now are memories, shame, and the heavy burden of “had I known.”
Her story is a grim reminder of how a single moment — one bad choice — can destroy everything. A once-promising life is now suspended between hope and despair, waiting for a verdict that could define her future forever.
If found guilty, her fate is sealed. If acquitted, the years lost can never be regained.
This is what it truly means to press the pause button on your life — all because of a crime.
Say no to crime. It never pays!
