Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Laid to Rest in Ibadan Home

The body of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, was buried at his home in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday. The burial was a private event with only a few guests in attendance.

PUNCH Online, which covered the burial, reported that access to the singer’s burial site was limited. The ceremony took place away from the public eye.

Things were unusually quiet around the house. Even neighbours did not come out, which gave the feeling that this was a very private farewell.

Security personnel were present at the event. Media access to the burial site was also restricted.

The singer's body was first taken from the burial service to his home. There, a final viewing happened before he was finally laid to rest.

This ceremony came after weeks of public debate about where he should be buried. His father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow reportedly had a disagreement about the burial site.

His father wanted him buried at the house he built or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.

This disagreement led to calls for help. The Oyo State Police Command had earlier announced that both sides signed a peace agreement.

Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing. His death raised public concern after his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, claimed several hospitals refused to admit him while they sought emergency treatment.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.