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The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has confirmed his death, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow gospel artistes and other public figures on social media.
The family announced his passing in a statement posted on the singer’s social media accounts on Wednesday, disclosing that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026.
The statement described the deceased as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister, while appealing to the public to remember his wife, relatives and loved ones in prayers during the difficult period.
“With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026,” the statement read.
The family added that the singer would be remembered for his place in their lives and ministry, describing him as “a dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister”.
It also stated that details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course, without disclosing the circumstances surrounding his death.
The announcement brought an end to the uncertainty surrounding reports of the singer’s death that had circulated on social media earlier on Wednesday.
Olajengbesi expresses grief over singer’s death
The singer’s death has attracted emotional reactions from fans, colleagues and public figures, with many expressing sadness over the loss.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), expressed distress over the development in a post on Instagram, calling for divine mercy.
Sharing a photograph of the singer, the lawyer wrote, “My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings.”
Olajengbesi also expressed concern over the deaths of young people, describing the development as painful and calling for an end to what he termed untimely deaths.
“I am deeply troubled by the deaths of young men and women. This is not God’s plan for us,” he wrote.
“We say no to untimely death.”
Gospel artiste pays tribute
Gospel artiste Mega99 also mourned Toluwanisings, describing him as a rare musical talent whose death was a painful loss.
“A rare gem with a unique voice is gone. This life,” Mega99 wrote in his tribute.
The reactions have continued to highlight the sadness surrounding the singer’s death, as fans and colleagues remember him for his contribution to gospel music.
Meanwhile, the family has asked for prayers for his wife and other relatives as they come to terms with the loss.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of Toluwanisings’ death remained unknown.
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