Toluwanisings Passes On To Glory As Gospel Industry Mourns The Nigerian gospel music industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular gospel singer and music minister, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings.
The singer’s family confirmed his passing in a statement shared on his verified social media pages, announcing that he died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.In the announcement, the family described him as a beloved husband, family member, and gospel minister, while appealing to the public to remember his wife and loved ones in their prayers during this difficult period.
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His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across the entertainment and gospel music communities, with colleagues, friends, and fans expressing shock and paying tribute to the late singer. Comedian and gospel minister Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, was among those who mourned the singer, describing his death as a painful and heartbreaking loss.
View this post on Instagram Toluwanisings Passes On To Glory As of the time of this report, the singer’s family had not publicly disclosed the cause of his death. The family also stated that details of his funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course. Toluwanisings’ passing marks a painful loss for his family, colleagues, and the wider gospel music community, where his voice and musical contributions will be remembered.
May God comfort his wife, children, family members, friends, and fans, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.