Toluwanisings Dies: Popular Gospel Singer’s Family Confirms His Death Hours After Rumours Emerged

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026The musician's death came just two months after he survived a serious car accident, with reports indicating he slumped in his apartmentFellow gospel figure Woli Agba Ayoajewole led an outpouring of tributes, describing Toluwanisings as 'a very unique voice'Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, whose full name is Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, has died at 41.

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings’ family officially confirms his death hours after rumours of his demise went viral on social media. Photo source: Toluwanisings Source: UGCHis family confirmed the news in a formal announcement on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, revealing he passed away in the early hours of that morning.

He was affiliated with the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM) and was described by those close to him as a devoted husband, family member, and committed gospel minister.

Toluwanisings' death came just two months after he reportedly survived a ghastly car accident, making the loss even more difficult to process for his fans and colleagues.

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Reports indicate he slumped at his apartment before his passing, and rumours of his death had circulated online for hours before his family issued the official confirmation.

Among the first prominent voices to react was comedian and gospel figure Woli Agba, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, captioning his post "Sunset at Midday".

In the write-up, he described Toluwanisings as possessing "a very unique voice" that had gone silent far too soon.

He went on to acknowledge the sheer difficulty of the moment, expressing his disbelief that he was even writing the tribute at all.

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Woli Agba closed his tribute with a message of faith:

The family stated that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course and asked the public to keep Toluwanisings' wife, family, and loved ones in their prayers during this painful period.

The Instagram post of Toluwanisings' family officially confirming his death is below:

Hours before his death was confirmed, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) and a House of Representatives candidate for the Osun Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency, shared a photo of Toluwanisings on his Facebook page on Wednesday, October 14, accompanied by an emotional message.

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The post landed in the middle of unverified rumours of the popular gospel singer's death at 41 that had already begun making the rounds online, adding significant fuel to the speculation.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions from social media users below:

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported about Toluwanisings’ final post, which drew widespread attention after rumours about the gospel singer’s death began circulating.

The post was a cheerful tribute to a fellow artist, shared just three days before the rumours surfaced. Its sudden shift from celebration to a place of mourning left fans expressing shock and grief.

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