Nigerian Celebrities Mourn Gospel Singer Toluwanisings After His Death

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Nigerian celebrities and gospel musicians are paying tribute to Olayemi Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, after his death.

His family announced in a statement posted on his online account on Wednesday that he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026.

The family described him as a loving husband, family man and gospel minister with Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry, also called TOGOMM.

They asked the public to pray for his wife, relatives and loved ones.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola wrote that the news was hard to accept.

Actress Omolara Dark called him her "dearest brother" and the "best gospel musician," and said heaven had gained an angel.

Comedian Woli Agba said his unique voice had left a painful gap in many hearts.

Gospel singer Paul Tomisin recalled that Toluwanisings supported other ministers even when he was not performing at their events.

Singer Pelumi Deborah said she had spent time with him three days before he died.

Bimpe Akintunde, known as Wasila Coded, prayed for his wife and children to be comforted.