toluwanisings
The gist
Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings died at 41, his family announced on Instagram.
His Yoruba praise songs made him a gospel fixture; artists are mourning.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026Toluwanisings and members of his crew survived a road accident while returning from a gospel ministration; he shared photos of the damaged vehicle and said a fully loaded trailer had nearly crushed the vehicle carrying the team.
- Oct 14, 2026News of his death first emerged, causing panic among thousands of fans on social media before it was later confirmed by the family.
- Oct 14, 2026The family announced in a statement on his Instagram page that Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, died in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 October 2026, aged 41.