Nicole Thea: Global Boga says she was 'happiest person on earth' - BBC News
Global Boga has spoken for the first time about her death.
Nicole Thea's partner Global Boga has spoken out about her death for the first time.

In a video posted on her YouTube channel, the 20-year-old speaks about life since the social media star passed away.

"Nobody understands what I'm going through and nobody ever will. Nobody ever can," he says.

Boga struggles to speak and is emotional throughout the 12 minute video titled "What's Happening".

Nicole and her baby Reign died in July. The cause of death is unknown.

Speaking through his tears, Boga says: "Our son was born, our son came... then I don't know what happened and then Reign went with mummy."

He describes Nicole as "the happiest person on earth".

The musician, part of the group Ghana Boyz, praised Nicole's fans for the love they have shown him since her death.

Boga has receieved lots of support since posting the video

"I know you guys loved Nicole. You loved her so much. You made us feel so special, she'd want the love to continue."

The artist said Nicole was the person who believed in him before he started making music.

"Everything's going to be for her. Nothing's for me."

He says he will keep posting music on Nicole's YouTube channel to keep her "legacy alive".

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Nicole gained popularity through her dancing videos and eventually got to dance with global afrobeats superstars like Tiwa Savage.

Through hair and make-up vlogs, and content about her relationship with Boga and their pregnancy, she grew her YouTube and Instagram to hundreds of thousands of supporters.

Shortly before her death, Boga had posted a video of him dancing next to a pram - writing he couldn't wait to take his son to the park and to a playground.

The couple announced the pregnancy in April, writing "God gave us the biggest blessing yet".

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Referring to his wife and son, he ends the video saying "I'm just going to make them proud".

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