Toluwalonisings: Family confirms gospel singer’s death

The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, have confirmed his death, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans, other gospel artistes and other public figures on social media.

The family announced his passing in a statement posted on the singer’s social media accounts on Wednesday, revealing that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026.

The statement describes the deceased as a beloved husband, family member and minister of the Gospel, while appealing to the public to remember his wife, relatives and loved ones in prayers during the difficult period.

“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 October 14, 2026,” the statement read.

The family added that the singer will be remembered for his place in their life and ministry, describing him as “a much-loved husband, a family member and a minister of the gospel.”

It also said details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course, without revealing the circumstances of his death.

The announcement ended the uncertainty surrounding news of the singer’s death that had circulated on social media on Wednesday.

Olajengbesi expresses sorrow over the singer’s death

The singer’s death sparked emotional reactions from fans, colleagues and public figures, many of whom expressed sadness at the loss.

Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Defenders (COPA), expressed concern over the development in an Instagram post, calling for divine mercy.

Sharing a photograph of the singer, the lawyer wrote: “My God! What a life! No, Lord! We beg Your mercy for Toluwanisings.”

Olajengbesi also expressed concern over the deaths of young people, describing the development as distressing and calling for an end to what he called premature deaths.

“I am deeply troubled by the deaths of young men and women. This is not God’s plan for us,” he wrote.

“Let’s say no to premature death.”

The gospel artist pays tribute

Gospel artiste Mega99 also mourned Toluwanisings, describing him as a rare musical talent whose death was a painful loss.

“A rare gem with a unique voice is gone. This life,” Mega99 wrote in its tribute.

Reactions continued to highlight the sadness surrounding the singer’s death, as fans and colleagues remember him for his contributions to gospel music.

Meanwhile, the family has asked for prayers for his wife and other relatives as they cope with the loss.

At the time of writing this report, Toluwanisings’ cause of death remained unknown.