Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is scheduled to be laid to rest today, Monday, November 9, in Ibadan, Oyo State, weeks after his death.
The funeral programme indicates that the lying-in-state will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., followed by a burial service scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The ceremony is scheduled to hold at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. His death was announced by his family, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fellow gospel ministers, entertainers and fans.
His burial arrangements had earlier generated disagreement between his widow and father over where his remains should be laid to rest.
The Oyo State Police Command subsequently intervened, with the parties signing a peace undertaking on November 3 to end public disagreements and prevent further tensions.
The resolution paved the way for the funeral arrangements to proceed.
The singer’s passing represents a loss to Nigeria’s gospel music community, where his energetic praise songs and music ministry earned him recognition among worshippers and gospel music enthusiasts.
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