Family Announces Date for Burial of Gospel Singer Toluwanisings in Ibadan

The family of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has announced plans for his burial following weeks of disagreement over where his remains should be laid to rest.

In a recent announcement shared on his Instagram page, the family disclosed that the burial activities would take place on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to the announcement, a lying-in-state ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., while the burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Both events will hold at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, Alakia, Ibadan.

The announcement comes after discussions between the singer’s family and his widow, Damilola Olayemi, over his final resting place.

Last week, Damilola reportedly agreed to the family’s preferred burial arrangement after initially expressing a preference for a cemetery or church burial ground.

The disagreement began shortly after the singer’s death, when his father requested that he be buried at the house he built in Ibadan or taken to Ikirun, Osun State, where his late mother was buried.

His paternal uncle, Lawal Ademola, had also addressed the matter publicly, explaining that the family wanted the singer buried at his residence, where his wife and children live. He stated that the family was willing to take responsibility for the mortuary expenses until an agreement was reached.

According to the uncle, the family also suggested their own residence as an alternative, but the proposal was reportedly declined because of the distance.

During the disagreement, the family called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death. His uncle appealed to the government, community leaders and security agencies to look into the matter before any burial arrangements proceeded.

In July 2026, the gospel singer had survived a serious road accident involving members of his band, an experience he previously described as a miraculous escape.

Beyond his music career, Toluwanisings was a trained estate surveyor. He hailed from Ikirun in Osun State before gaining recognition for his work in gospel music.

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