Toluwanisings: UCH Ibadan Breaks Silence Following Narrative About Gospel Singer’s Sudden Death

The personal assistant of gospel singer Toluwanisings claimed the team visited seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan before he diedUCH's spokesperson said the hospital had resumed services and had no record of the singer being brought to its facilityThe Oyo State Health Commissioner said she was unaware of the gospel singer's death when contacted for commentPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, died after his team reportedly could not secure emergency medical attention at multiple hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Gospel singer Toluwanisings dies as circumstances surrounding his death put University College Hospital, Ibadan, under pressure. Image credit: UGC Source: UGCThe singer's personal assistant, Babadunni Olayemi, described the frantic search for help following Bolaji's sudden collapse.

According to Babadunni, the team was turned away at roughly seven or eight hospitals across Ibadan, with some citing a doctors' strike and others offering no clear reason.

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Many Nigerians drew a connection between the tragedy and an ongoing industrial action by resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan.

The hospital's Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Enitan, has since pushed back against that link.

Enitan clarified that UCH had already resumed normal operations before the incident occurred, describing the work stoppage as an internal, localised matter rather than a nationally coordinated strike.

She also confirmed that management held no record of Toluwanisings being brought to the facility.

Efforts to get an official statement from the Oyo State government drew little traction.

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The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said she did not know of the singer's passing when contacted.

The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, neither answered calls nor replied to a WhatsApp message requesting comment on the matter.

The circumstances surrounding Toluwanisings' death have reignited public debate about emergency healthcare access in Nigeria, with critics highlighting systemic failures that can leave critically ill patients without urgent care when it matters most.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Woli Agba’s tribute to gospel singer Toluwanisings, who died on October 14, 2026. The comedian remembered the singer’s distinctive voice and offered prayers for his family.

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Hours before his death, Toluwanisings reportedly shared a WhatsApp message urging people to apologise, put pride aside and value their relationships. The message took on added significance after his passing.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years’ experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh