The family of fast-rising Nigerian gospel singer Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has officially announced his death, just hours after reports of his sudden collapse surfaced online. The announcement, shared on the singer's official TikTok page, confirmed that he passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Family Confirms Death of Gospel Minister
In a statement posted on the singer's TikTok account, the family wrote: “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of MINISTER OLAYEMI BAYONILE BOLAJI. Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM) passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026.”
The statement continued: “A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister. Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time. Burial arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.”
The family did not disclose the cause of death but appealed for prayers for his wife and other loved ones as they mourn their loss.
Details Emerge of Singer's Final Moments
Celebrity journalist and founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, shared additional details about the singer's reported final moments. According to Oloketuyi, Bolaji slumped on a staircase, after which those around him rushed him from one hospital to another in search of medical attention.
Oloketuyi claimed that two hospitals rejected the singer before a third hospital admitted him, where he was eventually pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the singer's collapse and death have not been officially confirmed by his family.
Mourning and Tributes
Bolaji's death has left his family and loved ones mourning the loss of a husband and gospel minister whose career was on the rise. The family has requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time, with burial arrangements expected to be announced in due course.
