Family confirms d.eath of Toluwanisings

The family of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, aka Toluwanisings, has confirmed his d.eath

The family announced his passing in a statement shared on his verified Instagram page late last night.

According to the statement, the singer d!ed in the early hours of yesterday.

The statement read: “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.

“A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister.

“Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time.

“Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.”

The singer had slumped at an apartment in Ibadan, Oyo State, after complaining of tiredness, hours after ministering at In His Presence, a monthly worship programme hosted by gospel singer, Bidemi Olaoba in Ibadan on Tuesday night.

The news of his death comes months after he survived a road accident involving his band members while returning from a ministration.

Toluwanisings was known for songs including ‘Kos’oluwa Laye’, ‘A Very Big God’, ‘E Lagbara’ and ‘Unreserved Praise’.

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