Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known for the soul-lifting worship anthem ‘Omije Ojumi,’ has passed away.
A family source confirmed her passing on Tuesday night, although no formal statement has been released as of the time of filing this report.
However, it was gathered that more details surrounding her death will be made public in the coming days.
Her death was surprising by admirers, especially given the strong faith and hope she continued to express despite her health struggles.
The news has since triggered an outpouring of grief and tributes across social media platforms.
Bunmi Akinnanu’s passing comes months after she publicly asked for prayers while battling a serious leg ailment.
During that period, growing concern had already surrounded her condition, as repeated prayer requests were shared by supporters and fellow believers.
In late 2025, a video of the singer surfaced online from a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State.
In the footage, Akinnanu was seen seated with her leg stretched out while church leaders prayed intensely for her recovery.
The clip quickly went viral and stirred deep emotions nationwide.
At the service, the officiating pastor disclosed that Akinnanu had been experiencing ongoing bleeding from the affected leg, which led to a moment of intense intercession.
However, despite the public concern, the exact nature of her illness was never officially disclosed by her family or management.
Meanwhile, prayer chains continued across churches and online platforms, with many hoping for a miracle.
Bunmi Akinnanu began her music journey at the age of 10. In addition, she later made the bold decision to leave a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.
That decision eventually paid off, as “Omije Ojumi” resonated deeply with worshippers across Nigeria.
Over the years, she released several gospel songs and earned respect as one of the heartfelt voices in Nigerian gospel music.
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