Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, who performed under the stage name Toluwanisings, will be buried on Monday, 9 November 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The announcement was posted on his official Instagram page on the morning of the funeral.
The burial will take place at the Banjola Event and Conference Centre on Hope Road in the Alakia district of Ibadan. A lying‑in‑state ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., followed by the burial service at 10 a.m. The specific location of the interment has not been disclosed.
Toluwanisings died after collapsing at his residence on 14 October 2026. In the weeks that followed, his family faced controversy surrounding the circumstances of his death. According to the Daily Post, his father signed a peace agreement with the singer’s wife, aiming to resolve the dispute before the funeral.
Born Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, the artist was celebrated for his contributions to Nigeria’s vibrant gospel music scene, where he earned a dedicated following for his soulful performances and recordings.
The funeral arrangements, confirmed by the family’s social‑media post, give mourners a chance to pay their respects to the late singer, whose music left a lasting impact on the Nigerian gospel community.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
