Yes, Toluwanisings is dead. His family confirmed the gospel singer, born Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
The family shared the announcement on his Instagram and TikTok pages late on Wednesday night, after hours of uncertainty online.
[EMBED: Family statement on Toluwanisings’ Instagram]
What the family said
The statement reads: “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026.”
The family described him as “a dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister.” They asked people to “please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time.”
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course, the statement said. As of 5:00 AM WAT on 15 October, the family had not shared a cause of death.
Reports say he slumped and was rushed to hospital before he died. UNVERIFIED: His family has not confirmed this.
How the news broke
Rumours about the singer’s condition began spreading on social media earlier on Wednesday. Lawyer and activist Pelumi Olajengbesi was among the first to post about him on Instagram.
“My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings,” he wrote. “I am deeply troubled by the deaths of young men and women. This is not God’s plan for us.”
Comedian and minister Woli Agba urged people not to jump to conclusions while the news was still unclear. “Please hold on. Please don’t conclude. We are trusting God. Please,” he wrote on his page.
Singer Boyebest replied under that post: “Yes, yes, yes. Yeah, I have faith in God.” The family’s statement later that night ended the uncertainty.
Woli Agba later posted a tribute captioned “Sunset at Midday.” He described the singer as “a very unique voice” and signed off: “Sing with the Angels, Bro.”
His last message
Tobi Praise, an associate of the singer, shared a WhatsApp status Toluwanisings posted in the hours before his death. It carried the caption “I am very sorry.”
UNVERIFIED: We could not independently view the original WhatsApp status. We are reporting only what his associate shared.
Surviving a crash in July
In July 2026, Toluwanisings and his team survived a road crash involving their bus and a fully loaded trailer. They were travelling home from a ministration on a Saturday morning.
He shared photos of the damaged bus on Instagram as a testimony. “This is how my team and I would have been totally crushed by a fully loaded trailer on our way from a ministration this morning,” he wrote.
“Posting this is just for everyone to know that God is the only sure plug when it comes to protection. Jesus does save!!!” he added. Fans filled his comments with thanksgiving at the time.
Who was Toluwanisings?
Toluwanisings led the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM). His praise songs include “Kos’oluwa Laye” and “Unreserved Praise,” from his 2021 and 2025 albums.
His music became popular at worship concerts and church events across Nigeria in recent years.
Reports say he came from Ikirun in Osun State and trained as an estate surveyor and valuer. UNVERIFIED: We have not confirmed these details with his family.
He is survived by his wife, according to the family’s statement.
Tributes
Fans, gospel ministers and colleagues have filled his social media pages with prayers and messages of condolence since the announcement.
Gospel singer Mega99 wrote: “A rare gem with a unique voice is gone. This life.”
As of 5:00 AM WAT on 15 October, his age had not been published by the family.
Naijahousegist extends condolences to his wife, family and the gospel music community. For more music news, visit our music section: https://naijahousegist.com/category/music/
Toluwanisings: quick answers
Is Toluwanisings dead?
Yes. His family confirmed he died in the early hours of 14 October 2026.
What was Toluwanisings’ real name?
His family named him as Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji.
When is Toluwanisings’ funeral?
The family has said funeral arrangements will be announced later, and no date has been given as of 5:00 AM WAT on 15 October.
We’ll update this post when the family announces funeral arrangements.