Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, whose real name is Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, has reportedly died, with public figures expressing sorrow and calling for prayers following the announcement.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), shared news of the singer’s reported death on Instagram on Wednesday.
In his reaction, Olajengbesi prayed for God’s mercy upon the artiste and expressed concern over what he described as the troubling deaths of young Nigerians.
“My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings,” he wrote.
He also stated that the deaths of young men and women were not God’s plan, adding that he rejected untimely death.
Comedian Woli Agba responded with a message urging people to remain hopeful, saying they were still trusting God for a miracle.
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“Please hold on. Please don’t conclude. We are trusting God. Please,” he stated.
No further information about the circumstances surrounding Toluwanisings’ reported death was available at the time of filing this report.
The development follows the recent death of gospel musician Nutty Josh, born Joshua Acheme Edache, after injuries reportedly sustained in an accident at a motorcycle training school in Abuja.
The Benue-born artiste reportedly suffered persistent headaches and breathing difficulties after the incident, which occurred about five weeks before his death.
Further hospital examinations reportedly revealed internal injuries, leading to additional treatment. He was subsequently placed in a medically induced coma.
The reported deaths have brought renewed attention to losses within Nigeria’s gospel music community. Supporters continue to await more information about Toluwanisings, including the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.
