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Concern has continued to grow over Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings following reports of his death circulating on social media, with lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi and comedian Woli Agba reacting to the development.
Olajengbesi, Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), expressed deep concern over the reports in a post on Instagram on Wednesday, appealing for God’s mercy upon the singer.
Sharing a picture of Toluwanisings, the lawyer lamented the loss of young lives and called for an end to untimely deaths.
“My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings,” he wrote.
He added, “I am deeply troubled by the deaths of young men and women. This is not God’s plan for us. We say no to untimely death!”
Woli Agba calls for prayers
Meanwhile, comedian Woli Agba has urged people not to give up hope, saying prayers were still ongoing as concerns over the singer continued.
In a message shared on his social media page, the comedian wrote, “Please hold on. Please don’t conclude. We are trusting God. Please.”
Singer Boyebest also responded to Woli Agba’s message, expressing his faith in God and hope for a positive outcome.
“Yes yes yes. Yeah I have faith in God. I do. God you’ll do this one,” he wrote in the comments section.
The reactions came about two hours after reports of Toluwanisings’ death began circulating on social media, prompting concern among fans and members of the gospel music community.
Circumstances remain unclear
As of the time of filing this report, the circumstances surrounding the reports remained unclear, and the singer’s death had not been independently confirmed.
The development comes months after Toluwanisings reportedly escaped an accident.
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