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The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced his death.
The announcement, published on the singer’s TikTok account on Wednesday, stated that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026.
In the statement, the family described him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister under the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM).
“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 appealed to the public to remember his wife, relatives and loved ones in their prayers during the difficult period.
It added that details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
News of the singer’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues and other Nigerians on social media.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates, expressed shock over the development in a post on Instagram.
Sharing a photograph of the singer, Olajengbesi wrote: “My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings.”
He lamented the deaths of young people and prayed against untimely deaths.
An X user, Ennybets, also recounted witnessing the singer’s arrival at a hospital on Wednesday.
He said he had taken his wife to the hospital for antenatal care when a vehicle arrived with the gospel singer.
In a subsequent post, he expressed sadness over the news, recalling that he saw members of the singer’s band crying at the hospital.
Gospel artiste Mega99 also mourned the singer, describing him as a rare talent with a distinctive voice.
“A rare gem with a unique voice is gone. This life,” he wrote.
The cause of Toluwanisings’ death had not been disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
