Toluwanisings
One week after the sudden death of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, his family has announced a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs in his honour. The event will hold on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State. The family has also asked fans and well-wishers to stand with the wife and two daughters he left behind.
The announcement was shared on Wednesday, October 21, through the late singer’s verified Instagram page. It comes as fans across Nigeria continue to mourn the 41-year-old minister, whose death on October 14 shocked the gospel music community.
Watch: The Family’s Tribute Night Announcement
Here is the announcement shared on Toluwanisings’ official Instagram page:
Details of the Night of Tributes
The event is titled “A Night of Tributes: Honouring the Life and Legacy of Toluwanisings.” It is set to start at 3pm, and guests have been asked to dress in white.
In the post, the family invited friends, colleagues, fans and sympathisers to come and celebrate his life and ministry. They described the evening as “a night of love, reflection, heartfelt tributes, cherished memories, and thanksgiving to God.”
The family also shared touching words about the singer. “Some lives leave footprints that time can never erase,” the announcement read. “Some voices may fall silent, but their songs, impact, and memories will forever echo in our hearts.”
Quick facts
- Who: Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings
- Age: 41
- Died: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Ibadan
- Event: Night of Tributes and Service of Songs
- Date and time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3pm
- Venue: Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Dress code: White
Family Appeals for Support for His Wife and Children
In a separate post titled “A Call for Love and Support,” the family asked the public to help the singer’s widow and children during this hard time.
“As we mourn the loss of our beloved brother, let us stand with his wife during this difficult season,” the family wrote. They added: “Every contribution, no matter how small, is a gesture of love and compassion.”
Account details for donations were included in the appeal. Many fans have since taken to the comments to urge others to contribute.
How Toluwanisings Died
Toluwanisings died less than 24 hours after ministering at “In His Presence,” a monthly worship concert hosted by fellow gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba in Ibadan on Tuesday, October 13. As we reported when the family confirmed the death of Toluwanisings, the news triggered a wave of tributes from fans and colleagues.
According to reports, he collapsed at his home in the Alakia area of Ibadan in the early hours of October 14. His personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, told BBC Yoruba that he had not been ill before the incident.
“He just slumped, and people made frantic efforts to resuscitate him,” Gbolabo said. He claimed that the singer was taken to seven or eight hospitals before he was declared dead.
Hospital rejection claims spark debate
The aide’s account set off strong reactions on social media. Some facilities were said to have cited a doctors’ strike, while others reportedly said no doctor was available. These claims have not been independently confirmed.
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, later responded. Speaking to PUNCH, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Enitan, said services were running and that the strike was a local one within the hospital, not a national strike. “I was not aware that he was brought to UCH,” she said, adding that there was “no record of it with the management.”
No official cause of death has been made public.
Tributes Continue
Before the family’s announcement, a candlelight procession was held in honour of the late singer. Bidemi Olaoba, whose concert was his last ministration, also honoured him by performing one of his signature songs, “Kabiyesi Olorun Ayo,” at a worship event on Friday, October 17.
The grief over his passing comes during a heavy month for Nigeria’s entertainment scene. Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham was laid to rest in Abuja just days ago, while the family of TikTok star Purity Omonye, known as Mrs GCFR, confirmed her death earlier this week.
Who Was Toluwanisings?
Born in Osun State and based in Ibadan, Toluwanisings rose to national fame in 2021 after cleric and social media personality Woli Agba shared one of his songs online. He went on to become a well-loved voice in Yoruba gospel music, with songs such as “Eleda” and “A Very Big God.”
In July 2026, he and members of his crew survived a road accident after an articulated vehicle rammed into them following a ministration. He married in 2020 and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Final Thoughts
Toluwanisings’ family says the October 27 gathering is about love, memories and thanksgiving for a life that touched many through music. As fans prepare to gather in white in Ibadan, the call to support his young family is likely to remain a big part of how he is remembered. Halmblog will share updates as more details on his burial are announced.
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