Celebrities pay tribute to gospel singer Toluwanisings
Nigerian celebrities and gospel musicians have paid emotional tributes to gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following his death on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The tributes highlighted the late singer’s distinctive voice, humility, devotion to gospel music and willingness to support fellow ministers, as colleagues and fans expressed grief and prayed for his wife, children and other relatives
Nkereuwem Effiong
Nigerian celebrities and gospel musicians have paid emotional tributes to gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following his death on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The tributes highlighted the late singer’s distinctive voice, humility, devotion to gospel music and willingness to support fellow ministers, as colleagues and fans expressed grief and prayed for his wife, children and other relatives.
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola described his death as difficult to accept, writing on X, “Toluwanisings….. May your soul rest in peace. This is a very hard pill to swallow.”
Gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori also expressed her grief in a post on Instagram, saying, “Even in our pain, Lord we judge you faithful. It is well.”
Actress Omolara Dark, who described Toluwanisings as her “dearest brother” and “best gospel musician”, said his death was a painful loss.
“Heaven gained an angel,” she wrote, praying for his peaceful rest.
Gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba also reflected on the pain of losing the singer, saying the tragedy had left many struggling to understand what had happened.
“Even when we do not understand, we choose to trust you. Even through the tears, we hold on to Your unfailing love. Lord, we still judge You faithful,” she wrote.
Comedian and content creator Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, remembered Toluwanisings for his distinctive voice and the impact of his music.
“A VERY UNIQUE VOICE has dropped the microphone and walked off the stage just like that,” he wrote.
He added that the singer’s death had left a painful void in the hearts of many and prayed for comfort for his family, friends, colleagues and fans.
Gospel singer Paul Tomisin recalled the late musician’s humility and generosity, particularly his willingness to support fellow gospel ministers even when he was not performing at their events.
“My team and I still spoke about how you were worshipping on Sunday and supporting everyone, even when you were not ministering at the event, and that’s just how your heart has always been! The heart of pure love and service to JESUS!” he wrote.
Tomisin added, “We judge God faithful and good! Rest in peace Egbon Toluwani.”
Another gospel singer, Dare Justified, described the death as a shock.
“Such a rude shock… This one hits differently. It still feels so unreal,” he wrote, praying for the late singer’s peaceful rest.
Singer Pelumi Deborah, meanwhile, recalled spending time with Toluwanisings just three days before his death.
“Three days ago, we laughed. Today, you’re a memory. An unfinished conversation, a goodbye we never said, and a heart struggling to understand how quickly ‘see you later’ can become ‘rest in peace,’” she wrote.
She added, “Life is fragile! Oh, so painfully fragile. Till we meet again, Egbon T.”
Singer and entertainer Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded, expressed concern for the late singer’s wife and children, praying that God would comfort them. She also recalled hoping that he would recover before coming to terms with his death.
Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti also paid tribute by sharing a video of herself singing Toluwanisings’ songs and praying for his soul to rest in peace.
The singer’s family announced his death in a statement posted on his TikTok account on Wednesday.
The statement gave his full name as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji and said he died in the early hours of October 14.
Describing him as a dearly loved husband, family member and gospel minister, the family said he served under Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry, also known as TOGOMM.
The family appealed to the public to remember his wife, relatives and loved ones in their prayers, adding that details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
