Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, was a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and music minister known for his energetic praise sessions and Yoruba-inspired worship music. He built a following through his spontaneous worship videos, recordings and ministry engagements.
Here are 12 things to know about the late gospel singer.
1. His real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji
Known professionally as Toluwanisings, he was a gospel recording artiste, songwriter and music minister whose music centred on praise and worship.
2. He was born on July 8
Reports about the singer state that he celebrated his birthday on July 8 and hailed from Osun State, Nigeria. However, his birth year has not been consistently established in published reports.
5. He gained wider attention in 2021
Toluwanisings reportedly gained wider attention in 2021 after comedian and content creator Woli Arole shared his spontaneous worship videos on social media, helping introduce his music to a broader audience.
His music was rooted in Yoruba gospel traditions, blending indigenous expressions of worship with contemporary gospel sounds.
6. ‘A Very Big God’ was one of his best-known songs
The song was among the recordings most closely associated with Toluwanisings. Other songs linked to his music ministry included Eleda and I’m Not Alone.
7. His music catalogue featured several praise projects
His recorded works included Kos’oluwa Laye, E Lagbara, Won Kere, Aanu, Ero Otta, Owo Re Meji Meji, Ancient Worship and the Unreserved Praise series.
8. He was married and had two daughters
Toluwanisings was married and had two daughters. Following reports of his death, tributes highlighted the family he left behind, including his wife and children.
9. He celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary
The singer marked his fifth wedding anniversary with an emotional tribute to his wife, reflecting on their journey of walking, growing and loving together and describing their marriage as a testament to God’s faithfulness.
10. He and his crew survived a serious road crash in July 2026
On July 11, 2026, Toluwanisings disclosed that his band’s bus had been involved in a collision with a fully loaded trailer while they were travelling home after a gospel ministry.
11. He was known for his energetic worship sessions
Beyond his recorded songs, Toluwanisings was associated with spontaneous praise and worship sessions that showcased his vocal delivery and Yoruba-inspired expressions of faith. These performances helped him connect with gospel music audiences, particularly within Yoruba-speaking communities.
12. In January 2025, Toluwanisings publicly announced that he had become a house owner, describing it as “the Lord’s doing.”
13. His death was reported in October 2026
News of Toluwanisings’ death emerged on October 14, 2026, prompting tributes from fans, colleagues and members of the gospel music community.
His death marked the loss of a gospel music minister whose worship recordings and performances had touched listeners across Nigeria.
