Gospel singer Toluwanisings dies, family says

Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026, his family announced, without disclosing the cause of death. The family said funeral arrangements would be announced in due course. The statement, posted on the singer’s social media accounts, described him as a husband, family member and gospel minister, and asked the public to keep his wife and loved ones in their prayers. It identified him as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known professionally as Toluwanisings. The announcement followed uncertainty on social media about the singer’s condition. Before the family confirmed his death, comedian and gospel minister Woli Agba urged people not to conclude that Toluwanisings had died, saying prayers were ongoing. Agba later posted a tribute mourning the singer. An early report said Toluwanisings had reportedly collapsed at home and been taken to hospital, but that account was not confirmed. The family’s announcement did not say where he died or what happened before his death. Another early account mentioned a possible road mishap, also without confirmation. Neither account establishes the circumstances of his death.