Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies as Family Announces Passing

The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced his death, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues.

The singer’s family confirmed his passing in a statement shared on his TikTok account on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, saying he died in the early hours of the day.

The statement described him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister under the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM).

The family also appealed to the public to remember his wife and loved ones in their prayers as they mourn the loss, adding that details of his funeral arrangements would be announced later.

News of his death has sparked emotional reactions on social media, with fans and fellow gospel music enthusiasts expressing sadness over the loss.

Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), also mourned the singer in a post on Instagram, expressing concern over the deaths of young people and calling for God’s mercy.

An X user identified as Ennybets also shared an account of seeing the singer brought to a hospital, saying members of his band were visibly distressed.

In a subsequent post, the user expressed grief over the news of his death and recounted the emotional scene at the hospital.

The circumstances surrounding Toluwanisings’ death have not been officially disclosed by his family.