The remains of gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, were laid to rest at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, in a private ceremony attended by a few guests.
The PUNCH which monitored the burial, reported that the ceremony was conducted discreetly, with access to the singer’s graveside restricted.
The singer’s residence was unusually quiet during the burial, with no neighbours seen around the vicinity.
Security personnel were also stationed at the venue, while journalists were denied access to the final resting place.
Toluwanisings’ remains were taken from the burial service to his residence, where a final viewing was held before he was buried.
The burial came weeks after a disagreement reportedly broke out between his father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, and his widow over the appropriate location for his interment.
His father had earlier indicated a preference for burying him at the house he built or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.
The dispute over the burial location had attracted public attention, prompting calls for intervention.
The Oyo State Police Command had earlier confirmed that the parties involved signed a peace undertaking.
Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping.
His death sparked concerns following allegations by his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, that some hospitals refused to admit him while efforts were being made to secure emergency medical care.
The late singer is survived by his wife and two daughters.
