The late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is scheduled to be laid to rest today, Monday, November 9, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The funeral arrangements were announced on the singer’s official Instagram page, weeks after his death on October 14, 2026.
According to the funeral programme, the ceremony will take place at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
The announcement comes after a period of disagreement among members of the singer’s family and associates over his burial arrangements, which eventually required police intervention.
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1. Toluwanisings’ burial holds today in Ibadan
The gospel singer, Toluwanisings, will be laid to rest on Monday, November 9, in Ibadan, where he spent part of his life and music ministry.
The funeral announcement was shared on his official Instagram account, confirming the date and venue for the final ceremony.
The announcement carried the emotional inscription, “Forever in our Hearts, always in our Lives,” as family members, friends and admirers prepare to say their final goodbyes.
2. Funeral service scheduled at Banjola Event Centre
According to the funeral programme, the ceremony will take place at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, located at No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
The programme outlines two major activities for the morning.
The lying-in-state is scheduled to hold between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, followed by the burial service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
However, the funeral announcement did not disclose the specific location where the singer’s remains would be interred.
3. Singer died on October 14, 2026
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
His family announced his passing through a statement shared on his official social media account, describing him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister.
The announcement did not disclose the cause of death.
His passing shocked members of the Nigerian gospel music community, with fans and fellow ministers sharing tributes and messages of condolence.
4. Burial arrangements previously sparked a family disagreement
The confirmation of the burial date follows weeks of disagreement involving the singer’s father, widow and associates over where he should be laid to rest.
Previous reports indicated that his father, Muniru Olayemi, preferred that the singer be buried at the house he built or beside his late mother in Osun State.
His widow, Elizabeth Damilola Olayemi, reportedly opposed the proposal to bury him at their home.
The disagreement generated public exchanges and competing accounts on social media, attracting attention beyond the singer’s immediate family.
5. Oyo State Police intervened to resolve the dispute
The burial disagreement eventually attracted the attention of the Oyo State Police Command.
On November 3, 2026, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, intervened and brought the affected parties together at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
Under the agreement, the parties committed to maintaining peace and stopping public exchanges, interviews and social media publications capable of escalating the disagreement.
The police also urged members of the public and media practitioners to avoid spreading unverified information about the matter.
The intervention helped clear the way for the funeral to proceed.
6. Night of tributes was held in his honour
Before the burial, a Night of Tributes was organised in honour of the late gospel minister.
The event was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan.
It provided an opportunity for family members, friends, colleagues and admirers to celebrate his life, ministry and contribution to gospel music.
The gathering also allowed people who had followed his music to reflect on his influence and remember the moments he shared with the gospel community.
7. Fans and gospel music lovers remember Toluwanisings
Toluwanisings’ death has continued to attract emotional reactions from fans and fellow gospel musicians.
For many listeners, his songs and ministry were an important part of their Christian worship and personal spiritual experiences.
The announcement of his burial marks the final stage of a difficult period for his family and loved ones.
As the ceremony takes place in Ibadan, tributes are expected to continue from those who knew him personally and people who connected with his music.
His official Instagram page, @toluwanisings, remains a reference point for the family’s announcements and memories shared by admirers.
Conclusion
Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings will be laid to rest today, November 9, 2026, at Banjola Event and Conference Centre in Alakia, Ibadan.
The funeral follows his death on October 14 and weeks of disagreement over his burial arrangements, which were eventually resolved through police intervention.
As family, friends and fans gather to honour him, the singer leaves behind memories of his music and ministry.
