Nigerian celebrities, gospel musicians and entertainers have mourned gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following his death.
The singer’s death has drawn tributes from colleagues and fans on Wednesday, many of whom expressed shock and grief while offering prayers for his wife, children and other family members.
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola, in a post on X, described the news as difficult to accept.
“Toluwanisings….. May your soul rest in peace this is a very hard pill to swallow,” she wrote.
Gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori on her instagram handle also paid tribute to the late singer, writing, “Even in our pain, Lord we judge you faithful. It is well.”
Actress Omolara Dark, in a tribute, described Toluwanisings as her “dearest brother” and “best gospel musician”, adding, “Heaven gained an angel.”
She expressed her grief over his death and prayed for his peaceful rest.
Gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba also expressed sorrow over the loss, saying that despite the pain and unanswered questions, she remained steadfast in her faith.
“Lord, we judge you faithful, even in moments like this when words fail us and our hearts are heavy.
“Even when we do not understand, we choose to trust You. Even through the tears, we hold on to Your unfailing love. Lord, we still judge You faithful,” she wrote.
Comedian and content creator Woli Agba, whose real name is Ayo Ajewole, described the singer’s death as a painful loss, recalling his distinctive voice and the impact of his music.
“A VERY UNIQUE VOICE has dropped the microphone and walked off the stage just like that,” he wrote.
He added, “Toluwanisings, your departure has left a painful void in the hearts of many. It is difficult to understand, and even more difficult to accept.”
Woli Agba prayed for God to comfort the singer’s family, friends, colleagues and fans.
Gospel singer Paul Tomisin also mourned Toluwanisings, recalling his humility and willingness to support fellow ministers, even when he was not performing at their events.
“My team and I still spoke about how you were worshiping on Sunday and supporting everyone, even when you were not ministering at the event, and that’s just how your heart has always been! The heart of pure love and service to JESUS!” he wrote.
He added, “We judge God faithful and good! Rest in peace Egbon Toluwani.”
Gospel singer Dare Justified described the death as a shock, writing, “Such a rude shock… This one hits differently. It still feels so unreal.”
He added, “Even in our pain, we judge You faithful, Lord. Rest well, God’s soldier. Until we meet again.”
Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti also shared a video of himself singing Toluwanisings’ songs, accompanied by a tribute in which he prayed for the late singer’s soul to rest in peace.
Another singer, Pelumi Deborah, recalled spending time with him three days before his death.
“Three days ago, we laughed. Today, you’re a memory. An unfinished conversation, a goodbye we never said, and a heart struggling to understand how quickly ‘see you later’ can become ‘rest in peace,’” she wrote.
She added, “Life is fragile! Oh, so painfully fragile. Till we meet again, Egbon T.”
Singer and entertainer Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded, expressed concern for the late singer’s wife and children, praying for God to comfort them.
In an emotional tribute, she recalled hoping that he would recover, adding that she accepted his death as an act of God.
PUNCH Online had reported that the singer’s family announced his death in a statement posted on his TikTok account on Wednesday.
The statement said Toluwanisings, whose full name was given as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in the early hours of October 14, 2026.
It described him as a dearly loved husband, family member and gospel minister under Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry, also known as TOGOMM.
The family asked the public to keep his wife, relatives and loved ones in their prayers, adding that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
The singer’s death has continued to draw tributes from colleagues, fans and members of the gospel music community.