The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced his death. He died in the early hours of October 14, 2026.
The family shared the news on his TikTok account on Wednesday, describing him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister.
The statement read, “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026.
“A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister.
“Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time.”
The family added that details of his funeral would be announced in due course.
His death has drawn emotional reactions from fans and fellow entertainers on social media.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates, expressed sadness over the news in an Instagram post.
Sharing the singer’s picture, he wrote, “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.
“We say no to untimely death.”
An X user, Ennybets, said he was at a hospital for his wife’s antenatal care when the singer was brought in.
He wrote, “Brought my wife to the hospital for antenatal, and some car rushed in here bringing a popular gospel man.
“Come and see how BBO and the rest are crying so bad, I pray he survives this though.”
Later, he described the grief of the singer’s band members, writing, “I cried about this man’s passing. The fact that I was seeing over 10 grown men who are his band members, crying heavily in front of me is giving me trauma.”
Gospel artiste Mega99 also mourned him, writing, “A rare gem with a unique voice is gone. This life.”
The cause of death remained unknown at the time of filing this report.
