The widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, Damilola Olayemi, has reportedly agreed to have her husband buried at their home in Ibadan, Oyo State, following days of disagreement with members of his paternal family over his final resting place.
The development was disclosed by Lanre Alewilese, a close associate and fellow gospel musician, who said the disagreement between the widow and the singer’s father had been resolved.
In an Instagram video shared on Sunday, November 1, Alewilese described the dispute as a misunderstanding and appealed to Nigerians to stop attacking the grieving widow.
The announcement comes after the burial disagreement generated widespread reactions on social media, with members of the singer’s family publicly insisting that he should be buried at the house he built.
The widow has now accepted the home burial arrangement following the intervention and appeal from people close to the late singer.
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1. Widow Agrees to Bury Toluwanisings at Home
The major development is the reported agreement between Damilola Olayemi and her late husband’s family over where the singer should be buried.
According to Alewilese, both parties have now agreed that Toluwanisings should be laid to rest at his residence in Ibadan.
The decision represents a change from the position previously attributed to the widow, who reportedly preferred a cemetery or church-owned burial ground rather than having her husband buried inside their residential property.
The disagreement had become a major subject of public discussion, with different people expressing opinions about the family’s burial arrangements.
However, Alewilese’s announcement suggests that the immediate disagreement over the burial location has been settled.
2. Lanre Alewilese Announces the Resolution
Lanre Alewilese, who described himself as a close associate of the late singer, was the person who publicly announced the resolution.
In his Instagram video, he urged Nigerians to allow peace to return to the family and stop making the situation more difficult for the widow.
He said he knew the deceased and his wife personally and described Damilola as an accommodating person.
“The disagreement between Toluwanisings’ father and his widow has been resolved. What happened was just a misunderstanding. The duo have agreed to bury Toluwanisings at his house,” he said.
3. Singer’s Father Had Insisted on a Home Burial
Before the latest announcement, Toluwanisings’ father had publicly expressed his preference for his son to be buried at the Ibadan property.
The father reportedly said the singer had built and lived in the house with his family, making it an appropriate place for his final resting place.
He also proposed an alternative if the home burial could not be arranged: taking the singer’s remains to Ikirun, Osun State, and burying him beside his late mother.
The father’s position became a major part of the controversy after members of the family spoke publicly about their disagreement with the widow.
The Punch previously reported on the burial dispute, including the family’s position and the controversy surrounding the proposed burial arrangements.
4. The Widow Had Reportedly Preferred a Cemetery Burial
Reports about the disagreement indicated that Damilola was uncomfortable with the idea of her husband being buried inside the house where she currently lives.
She was reportedly in favour of a cemetery or church burial ground.
However, her reasons should be treated carefully because the reports reviewed did not include a detailed direct statement from her explaining her position.
The disagreement attracted intense reactions online, with some social media users criticising the widow while others argued that her concerns about living in a house where her husband was buried deserved consideration.
The latest announcement has shifted attention towards reconciliation and the need to give the family privacy.
5. Alewilese Appeals to Nigerians to Stop Attacking the Widow
One of the strongest parts of Alewilese’s statement was his appeal to Nigerians to stop directing criticism and insults at Damilola.
He reminded the public that she had lost her husband and was dealing with a difficult personal situation.
“Please for God’s sake, let peace reign. Damilola is very young for what she’s currently going through. I’m very close to the deceased; his wife is accommodating. All his band members can attest to this,” he said.
He also urged people who genuinely loved the late gospel singer to respect his widow and allow the family to mourn.
His appeal highlights the effect that online criticism can have on people dealing with bereavement, particularly when private family disagreements become public controversies.
6. Toluwanisings’ Death Had Already Generated Controversy
The burial disagreement is not the only issue that has attracted public attention following the singer’s death.
Toluwanisings, whose real name was reported as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026.
Reports following his death raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his final hours and the efforts reportedly made to obtain emergency medical attention.
His personal assistant had alleged that the singer was taken to several hospitals after he suddenly slumped.
The claims generated public concern, while members of the singer’s paternal family called for an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
However, the available reports do not establish a confirmed cause of death or prove wrongdoing by any individual or medical facility.
The family disagreement and calls for an investigation have therefore remained separate issues from the latest announcement about the burial location.
7. Family Peace Becomes the Priority
With Alewilese announcing that the widow and the singer’s father have agreed on a home burial, the immediate focus has shifted towards allowing the family to make the necessary arrangements.
The development may bring an end to the public disagreement over the singer’s final resting place, although an official burial date and complete arrangements should still be confirmed by the family.
For many of Toluwanisings’ admirers, the most important thing is that the gospel singer receives a respectful farewell.
The public reaction also raises a wider question about how families handle disagreements after losing a loved one.
While relatives may have different emotional, cultural and personal expectations about burial arrangements, those differences should not become a reason to harass or threaten grieving family members.
Conclusion
Damilola Olayemi, widow of late gospel singer Toluwanisings, has reportedly agreed to have her husband buried at their home in Ibadan following a disagreement with his paternal family.
The resolution was announced by Lanre Alewilese, who described the matter as a misunderstanding and appealed to Nigerians to stop attacking the widow.
The development offers a possible end to the public dispute that followed the singer’s death on October 14.
However, the family is still dealing with the wider pain of losing him, alongside questions raised about the circumstances surrounding his death.
As preparations continue, the focus should remain on giving Toluwanisings a dignified farewell and allowing his loved ones the space to grieve.
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