Toluwanisings: Family Dispute Ends As Gospel Singer Is Buried At Ibadan Home
Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has been buried at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, following weeks of disagreement among family members over his final resting place.
The singer was laid to rest on Monday, November 9, 2026, in a private ceremony attended by family members, after a funeral service at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, Alakia, Ibadan.
His burial brings an end to a dispute between his widow, Olayemi Elizabeth Damilola, and his paternal relatives over where his remains should be interred.
While his paternal family initially insisted that he should be buried in Ikirun, Osun State, concerns were also raised about the circumstances surrounding his death. His widow and associates, however, were involved in discussions over the final burial arrangements.
The disagreement attracted public attention and eventually led to the intervention of the Oyo State Police Command.
On November 3, the parties signed a peace undertaking at the police command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, agreeing to maintain peace and avoid actions or public statements capable of escalating tensions.
In a statement following the agreement, the police said all parties had agreed to maintain peace and good behaviour and refrain from any act capable of causing a breach of the peace.
The intervention paved the way for the resolution of the disagreement, with the family eventually settling on his Ibadan residence, where his widow and children live, as his final resting place.
Toluwanisings, who was known for his energetic worship ministrations and gospel songs, including A Very Big God, died on October 14, 2026.
His death attracted tributes from members of the gospel music community, while the disagreement over his burial generated further public attention.
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