Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has reportedly died, leaving fans and members of the gospel music community mourning his passing.
His death was announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by Pelumi Olajengbesi, Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), according to a report by Daily Post.
The news comes just months after Toluwanisings and members of his crew survived a serious road accident that could have ended in tragedy.
On July 12, 2026, reports emerged that the gospel singer and his team escaped a crash involving their vehicle and a fully loaded trailer while returning from a gospel ministration. Toluwanisings subsequently shared photographs of the badly damaged vehicle on Instagram and expressed gratitude for surviving the incident.
At the time, the singer described the incident as a miraculous escape, saying that his team could have been crushed by the trailer. His survival attracted an outpouring of gratitude and prayers from followers and members of the gospel music community.
Toluwanisings built a following through gospel songs centred on faith, hope, perseverance and the power of God. His music reached audiences beyond Nigeria, with his contemporary gospel sound and energetic delivery helping him establish a recognizable presence among younger gospel music listeners.
Among his notable songs are “My Plea” and “Elagbara,” with the latter carrying a message centred on God's strength and power. His music frequently addressed difficult circumstances while encouraging listeners to maintain their faith and hope.
His reported death is therefore coming as a particularly painful development for those who followed his ministry and musical career, especially after the singer had survived the earlier road accident.
The circumstances surrounding his death and further details about his passing were not immediately contained in the initial report. More information is expected as family members, associates, church leaders or his representatives provide additional details.
Toluwanisings' death marks a significant loss to the Nigerian gospel music community, with fans expected to continue paying tribute to the singer and reflecting on the impact of his music and ministry.
As news of his passing spreads, tributes are likely to emerge from fellow gospel artistes, entertainers, religious leaders and fans who encountered his work during his career.
Further details about his death, including the circumstances surrounding the incident and funeral arrangements, are expected to be made public as his family and associates release official information.
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