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Death of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings

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Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, professionally known as Toluwanisings, died on October 14, 2026. A songwriter recognized for blending Yoruba gospel traditions with contemporary sounds, his discography includes works such as ‘Won Kere’, ‘Unreserved Praise’, and ‘A very Big God’. His death has sparked public outcry following allegations that he was denied emergency medical care in Ibadan, Oyo State, after reportedly slumping at his residence. His personal assistant, Babadunni Olayemi, stated that the artist was taken to between seven and eight different hospitals after collapsing, but efforts to secure treatment were unsuccessful. Some facilities reportedly cited ongoing doctors' strikes as a reason for being unable to assist, while others allegedly rejected him entirely. In response to these claims, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, stated it has no official record of Toluwanisings being brought to the facility. UCH Public Relations Officer Funmilayo Enitan clarified that while a local strike had occurred within the hospital, it was not a national action and the facility remained operational. The incident has triggered a divide between the public and medical professionals, with critics linking the tragedy to industrial actions and practitioners defending staff against systemic issues. Following his passing, a dispute has emerged within the family regarding burial arrangements. The singer’s father has contested previous reports regarding his son’s age, stating he was 34 years old rather than 41 or 44. The father also revealed a disagreement with the singer’s widow over the location of the burial; while the widow suggested a cemetery or church, the father proposed burying him in his family home or in their village beside his late mother. ~~Several gospel music events, including~~ An uncle has since called for a government investigation into the ~~Invasion Praise Concert by Kaywonder, were postponed or cancelled in mourning. Prominent colleagues and public figures~~ circumstances of the death before burial occurs. Legal tensions have ~~expressed grief, while management has issued warnings regarding fraudulent fundraising campaigns.~~ also escalated.

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