Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies, Colleagues Mourn

Late Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji (Toluwanisings)

It is a black Wednesday for the Nigerian gospel music industry as popular gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is dead.

The tragic news was made on his Instagram page on Wednesday, with a public announcement stating that he passed away in the early hours of today, October 14, 2026.

The announcement described him as a dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister, and asked the public to keep his wife, family, and beloved ones in prayers during this difficult time.

It added that funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.

The post read:
"With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of MINISTER OLAYEMI BAYONILE BOLAJI Toluwanisings Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM) Who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026. A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister. Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course."

Following the news, colleagues and fans have took to the comment section to express their grief.

Actress Funke Akindele wrote, "ha. hmmmmm such a humble and hard working gentle man. may his soul rest in peace. may the lord comfort his loved ones."

Actress Wumi Toriola wrote, "E gbami ooooooo Jesuuuuuuiiuuuiu Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Actor Deyemi Okanlawon wrote, "So unreal."
Actress Eniola Badmus simply wrote, "Jesu."
Singer Olabest also commented, "God."
Singer Okopi Peterson wrote, "TOLUUUUUUU."
The report of Toluwanisngs death began trending on social media earlier today, with many of hia close colleagues including Woli Agba, appealing to the public to refrain from running into conclusions, and praying for him.

The Nigerian Voice will provide further updates as the story develops.