Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has died, sparking emotional reactions from members of the gospel music community and other Nigerians.
The news of his death was announced on Wednesday by Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), in a post on Instagram.
Reacting to the development, Olajengbesi expressed grief over the reported loss and called for divine mercy, lamenting what he described as the growing number of untimely deaths among young Nigerians.
In his message, he prayed for the singer and questioned why young men and women continued to die prematurely.
“My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings.
“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!” he wrote.
Nigerian comedian and gospel entertainer Woli Agba also reacted to the reports, urging people not to give up hope as prayers continued.
In a message shared on Instagram, he appealed for patience and expressed hope for a miracle.
“Please hold on. Please don’t conclude. We are trusting God. Please,” he wrote.
His reaction reflected the uncertainty and concern surrounding the reports of the singer’s death.
Circumstances Surrounding Singer’s Death Remain Unclear
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding Toluwanisings’ reported death, including the circumstances and cause, had not been made public.
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The development comes weeks after another Nigerian gospel artiste, Joshua Acheme Edache, popularly known as Nutty Josh, died following injuries reportedly sustained in an accident at a motorcycle training school in Abuja.
Nutty Josh, who hailed from Benue State, was said to have sustained injuries during the incident about five weeks before his death.
Reports indicated that he subsequently experienced persistent headaches and difficulty breathing. Further medical examinations reportedly revealed internal injuries, after which he received additional treatment and was placed in a medically induced coma.
