Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is dead.
His family confirmed the news in a public announcement shared on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday night.
According to the statement, the gospel minister passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The statement reads: “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. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.”
Gospel entertainer, Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, in an emotional tribute shared on his social media pages mourned the singer
Mourning the singer, Woli Agba described his death as the departure of an angel, expressing disbelief over the loss.
“Ah! Toluwanisings! ‘An angel just passed on.’ 🕊️,” he wrote.
He added, “A VERY UNIQUE VOICE has dropped the microphone and walked off the stage just like that.”
Describing the development as painful and heartbreaking, Woli Agba said the singer’s voice had brought joy, touched souls and created beautiful memories for many.
“What a painful and heartbreaking loss! A voice that brought joy, touched souls, and made beautiful memories has gone silent too soon,” he wrote.
The comedian said the singer’s death had left a painful void in the hearts of many, adding that his departure was difficult to understand and accept.
“Toluwanisings, your departure has left a painful void in the hearts of many. It is difficult to understand, and even more difficult to accept. Some departures leave us speechless, and this is one of them,” he stated.
Woli Agba also prayed for God’s comfort for the deceased singer’s family, friends, colleagues, fans and others whose lives he had touched.
“May the Almighty God comfort your family, friends, colleagues, fans, and everyone whose life you touched. May He grant us the strength to bear this painful loss, and may the beautiful memories you leave behind bring comfort in this season of sorrow,” he wrote.
Expressing shock over the development, he added, “Can’t believe I am typing all these. Ohhh LORD! Life is freaking Fickle.”
He concluded his tribute with the words, “Sing with the Angels, Bro.”
Toluwanisings was known for his gospel music and praise songs, which endeared him to listeners across the Christian music community.
