Nigerian gospel music star Alayo Melody has issued a strong warning to the public, urging them to disregard a set of fraudulent burial flyers that have gone viral on social media, falsely announcing funeral arrangements for the late Evangelist Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi.
Fake Flyers Cause Online Confusion
The counterfeit flyer, which spread rapidly across various social media platforms, detailed a specific funeral schedule. It falsely listed an Artist Night for Tuesday, January 20th, a Burial Service on Wednesday, January 21st at LTV Blueroof, and a final interment on Thursday, January 22nd at the Redeemed Camp Private Cemetery, supposedly reserved for family and close friends.
This misinformation emerged just days after the gospel music community was plunged into mourning following the confirmed death of Omije Ojumi on Saturday, January 13, 2026. She passed away at a hospital in Lagos.
Alayo Melody's Forceful Denunciation
Reacting swiftly to the disturbing trend, Alayo Melody took to his social media to categorically denounce the flyers. In a clear and direct post, he wrote, "False! False! False! ❌❌ Ignore it. ❌ Real information about Evangelist Bunmi Akinnanu (Omije Ojumi) will be posted soon."
He emphasized that the public should await official communication from the family regarding any funeral arrangements. This plea was aimed at preventing further distress and confusion among the deceased's grieving fans and colleagues.
In a related video shared earlier on Thursday, January 14, Alayo Melody had expressed gratitude for the support shown to Omije Ojumi during her lifetime. Speaking in Yoruba, he stated, "But what God has written, no one can change it." He also revealed that there were plans to fly the ailing singer to India for treatment, but medical professionals deemed her unfit to travel by the time approval was secured, leading to her remaining in Nigeria.
A Broader Warning to Prophets and the Public
Beyond addressing the immediate issue of the fake flyers, Alayo Melody used the opportunity to issue a stern warning to so-called prophets who frequently share death prophecies about celebrities online. He advised them to cease making such public pronouncements on social media and instead contact the individuals concerned privately or simply pray for them.
The singer expressed concern that malicious actors could use such public prophecies diabolically, attempting to ensure they come true, especially against public figures.
His warning resonates as an old prophecy about Omije Ojumi resurfaced online after her death. A video from November 2025 showed a cleric claiming her illness was spiritual, alleging an "arrow" had been fired at her with the intent to kill.
The circulation of the fake burial flyers sparked outrage among netizens, with many condemning the act as insensitive and a blatant chase for clout. Reactions on social media included:
- damilolakemi: "Awon Blogger ati Eyan mi ma Ya were ke !! ???.. Since the Day Her Demise has been Announced some tiktoker never have Peace Always setting Camera."
- slaybyjummy: "Omo wtff is wrong with some people ?"
- alasepe_funke: "But why ??? what's wrong with these people, and some people will believe it, especially on that Facebook."
- _oluwaobafemi: "It is crazy, but I'm not surprised."
The incident underscores the rampant spread of misinformation online, particularly during sensitive times. The gospel music community and fans are once again advised to rely solely on official channels for accurate information concerning the funeral rites of the late Omije Ojumi, to allow the family to grieve in peace and to honour her legacy with dignity.
