After Weeks of Burial Controversy, Toluwanisings Laid to Rest in Ibadan

According to a report by Punch on Monday, November 9, 2026, the remains of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, have been buried at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, bringing an end to weeks of disagreement over where he should be laid to rest.

The burial took place on Monday in a private ceremony attended by a small number of guests. Security personnel were deployed around the property, while access to the burial location was restricted and the proceedings kept away from public attention.

Before his interment, the singer’s body was taken from the burial service to his residence, where relatives and other attendees had an opportunity for a final viewing.

The burial followed a dispute between his father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow over the appropriate location for his final resting place. His father had reportedly wanted him buried either at the house he built or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.

The disagreement attracted public attention and calls for intervention. The Oyo State Police Command subsequently confirmed that the parties involved had signed a peace undertaking in an effort to resolve the dispute.

Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing. His death also generated concern following claims by his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, that several hospitals had refused to admit the singer while attempts were being made to secure emergency treatment.

The gospel musician is survived by his wife and two daughters. His burial at his Ibadan residence has now concluded the dispute that had surrounded arrangements for his interment.

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