Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has been laid to rest weeks after his death. His burial followed a family disagreement that delayed plans for his final resting place.
The singer, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, was buried on Monday, November 9, 2026. His remains were taken to his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a private interment.
The burial took place after a service at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, Alakia, Ibadan. Family members attended the private ceremony at his home.
The burial arrangements had faced weeks of disagreement between his widow, Elizabeth Damilola Olayemi, and his paternal relatives. His father, Muniru Olayemi, reportedly opposed burying him in a cemetery.
He reportedly wanted his son buried at his residence or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.
The singer’s uncle, Lawal Ademola Rauf, also called for the burial to be suspended.
He requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death. The dispute later attracted public attention as relatives exchanged accusations over the burial plans.
However, the Oyo State Police Command intervened to prevent further disagreement. On November 3, the widow, father, friends and associates signed a peace undertaking.
The agreement was signed before Commissioner of Police Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
The police directed all parties to maintain peace and stop public comments about the dispute.
They also warned that anyone involved in criminal conduct would face arrest and prosecution.
The intervention eventually cleared the way for Toluwanisings’ burial at his Ibadan residence.
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. His family announced his death.
The gospel singer was known for his energetic worship sessions and songs. His popular tracks include A Very Big God, Unreserved Praise, Onibuore and Kabiyesi Olorun Ayo.
