Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has died.
His family announced his death in a statement published on the singer’s TikTok account on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
According to the statement, the singer, who was associated with Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), died in the early hours of Wednesday.
“With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026,” the statement read.
The family described the late singer as a dearly loved husband, family member and gospel minister, while appealing to the public to keep his wife and loved ones in their prayers.
It added that details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
News of his death has triggered an outpouring of grief on social media, with fans, colleagues and other public figures expressing shock over his passing.
The Convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates, Pelumi Olajengbesi, expressed sadness over the development in a post on Instagram.
Sharing a photograph of the singer, Olajengbesi wrote, “My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings.”
He added that he was deeply troubled by the deaths of young people, describing the development as distressing and calling for an end to what he termed untimely deaths.
An X user, Ennybets, also recounted his experience at a hospital on Wednesday, saying he witnessed the singer being brought in.
In an initial post, the user said he had taken his wife to the hospital for antenatal care when a car arrived with the gospel singer.
He said he saw people, including members of the singer’s entourage, reacting emotionally as they hoped for his survival.
In a subsequent post, Ennybets said he was deeply affected by the singer’s death, particularly after witnessing more than 10 members of his band crying at the hospital.
Reacting to the news, gospel artiste Mega99 described the deceased as a rare talent with a distinctive voice.
“A rare gem with a unique voice is gone. This life,” he wrote.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of Toluwanisings’ death had not been disclosed.
The family is yet to announce the date and other details of his funeral.
