Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, widely known as “Omije Oju Mi”, has reportedly died at the age of 46 after a prolonged illness. Information available indicates that the singer passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Bunmi rose to prominence in the early 2000s following the release her soul-lifting hit song “Omije Oju Mi” (Tears of My Eyes), produced by the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), where she featured as a lead chorister.
The song, which focuses on the theme of faith, healing, hope, and perseverance, gained widespread acceptance and became a household name across Nigeria.
Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoyein Distress
Riding on the success of the song, Bunmi later established a gospel band and went on to release several albums, further strengthening her influence in gospel music ministry.
Among the records she had released are: Iba Praise, Ogo Foruko Re, Wa Se Rere, Ko To, Ipe, Oti Murewa, Ibeere, Oluwa Oluwa Wa, Testimony, Samiye, Omo, Alara Ire, Mi Si Mi, and Mourning Lord.
However, her health reportedly deteriorated in late 2025 when videos on social media showed the singer in visible distress, including challenges linked to a leg ailment. She was seen in some videos being taken to several churches in search of spiritual healing.
During that period, some individuals circulated videos alleging that the singer was spiritually attacked and needed to appease certain persons she had offended, which were not officially confirmed.
Following news of her death, tributes have continued to pour in across social media platforms, with admirers and colleagues celebrating her contributions to gospel music.
Pastor Keu from Canada wrote, ‘We lost her. Rest on Bunmi Akinaanu, Omije Oju Mi. Another mourner, Yemi, said, “May God grant her eternal rest.”
Mike also wrote, “Bunmi Akinaanu, Omije Ojumi is dead. She died after fighting a serious illness. Again, we lost an icon. Tomorrow is not promising at all. Let’s do the little we can do on this earth o jere. Goodnight, you’ve paid your own debt to death, too.”
