Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is scheduled to be buried on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
A funeral arrangement poster shared on his official social media page shows that the lying-in-state will hold from 9am to 10am. The burial service is scheduled for 10am to 11am.
The ceremony will take place at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan. However, the announcement does not specify where his remains will be interred.
Singer’s Death and Musical Legacy
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. His family announced his death in a statement shared through his social media accounts.
The statement identified him as a minister with Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM). However, the family did not disclose the cause of his death.
The singer was known for energetic praise sessions and worship songs that blended Yoruba influences with contemporary gospel sounds.
His popular recordings include A Very Big God, Unreserved Praise, Onibuore, Eleda and I’m Not Alone. He also collaborated with gospel artistes such as Tosin Bee and Adeyinka Alaseyori.
Police Intervene Over Burial Disagreement
Plans for his burial sparked a disagreement among members of his family and associates. The dispute centred on the proposed burial location and calls for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The disagreement also generated heated exchanges on social media. Some family members reportedly called for the burial to be suspended pending an investigation.
The Oyo State Police Command intervened after concerns emerged over allegations of conspiracy, defamation and possible breach of public peace.
On November 3, Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Abimbola facilitated a meeting involving the singer’s widow, father, friends and associates at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
The parties subsequently signed a peace undertaking. They agreed to maintain peace and stop public exchanges, interviews and social media publications about the disagreement.
Previous Road Accident
Months before his death, Toluwanisings and members of his music crew survived a road accident involving a fully loaded trailer.
The incident happened in July as they returned from a gospel ministration. The singer later shared photographs of the damaged vehicle on social media.
He described the incident as one in which his team narrowly escaped being crushed.
His death has drawn tributes from gospel artistes, entertainers, friends and fans, who continue to remember his music and contributions to gospel ministry.
