Tragic Loss: Popular Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Passes Away Suddenly!
Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, also known as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, has passed away. His death was announced by Barr Pelumi Olajengbesi, prompting heartfelt tributes and prayers from the community. Toluwanisings was a celebrated artist whose songs resonated widely in the gospel music scene.
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has died. The news of his passing was announced by Barr Pelumi Olajengbesi, the convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), on Wednesday. Olajengbesi, deeply troubled by the increasing number of young Nigerian deaths, took to Instagram to express his grief and plea for divine mercy.
In his Instagram post, Olajengbesi shared a picture of the singer, writing, "My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings. I am deeply troubled by the deaths of young men and women. This is not God’s plan for us." He further emphasized, "We say no to untimely death." Initial reports indicated that Toluwanisings had slumped in his apartment and was in critical condition, leading to a period of fervent prayers and hope for a miracle from his fans and colleagues. Comedian Woli Agba urged followers not to conclude and to trust God, while singer Boyebest echoed faith in God’s intervention, even as the sad news circulated.
Toluwanisings gained considerable fame within gospel music circles over the past few years, with his impactful songs becoming anthems at various concerts and events. Hailing from Ikirun in Osun State, he was not only a gifted musician but also a trained estate surveyor and valuer.