Gospel singer Toluwanisings buried at Ibadan residence

The remains of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, were buried at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, in a private ceremony attended by a few guests.

The atmosphere around the residence was unusually quiet, as even neighbours were not seen around the area, giving the impression of a tightly private burial.

Security personnel were also present at the venue, while media access to the singer’s resting place was restricted.

The singer’s remains were first transported from the burial service to his house, where a final viewing was held before he was finally laid to rest.

The ceremony followed weeks of public controversy over his final resting place, after his father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow reportedly disagreed over where he should be buried.

His father had initially expressed a preference for burying him at the house he built or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.

The disagreement prompted calls for intervention, with the Oyo State Police Command earlier disclosing that the parties involved had signed a peace undertaking.

The singer was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.

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