Social media users across the world have taken to various platforms to mourn the Osun State-born gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following his death on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The singer’s family confirmed his death in a statement posted on his TikTok account on Wednesday, saying he died in the early hours of the day.
“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.
“A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister. Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time,” the statement read.
The family added that details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
Following the announcement, tributes poured in from fans and admirers, many of whom expressed shock and sadness over the death of the gospel minister.
A social media user, Funmi, expressed sadness over the timing of his death, noting that the singer’s daughter had recently celebrated her second birthday.
She wrote, “This life. Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji (Toluwanisings), his daughter, turned two on October 8. He posted this deep song on October 6. Died October 14. May God comfort his family and loved ones.”
Similarly, a social media platform identified as Yoruba Nollywood described the singer’s death as a painful loss to the gospel music community.
The post read, “This one really hit hard. Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Has Gone To Be With The Lord — A Voice Silenced Too Soon.”
Describing him as a devoted gospel minister, the platform said his performances reflected his passion for worship and dedication to spreading the gospel.
“Toluwanisings was not just a singer, he was a MINISTER. Every time he mounted the stage, you felt God. His energy, his passion, his dedication to the gospel was unmatched,” it stated.
The platform added that his music had blessed many people and prayed for God to comfort his family.
Another social media user, Holumiee, said the singer’s death had deeply affected her, although she did not know him personally.
Her words, “When this hymn played last night on Hallelujah Challenge, all I could think of was Min. Toluwani. God, that man hustled his way to be where he was today, only for him to die like that. God, you’re unquestionable ooo. I don’t know him personally, but his death broke me so much. Sing with the angels, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, alias Min. Toluwani.”
Meanwhile, Babadunni Gbolabo, who identified himself as the deceased’s personal assistant, gave an account of what he said happened before the singer’s death.
Gbolabo said he was away from the singer’s home in the Alakia area of Ibadan when he received a call about the incident and rushed back.
According to him, the singer had not been ill before the incident, explaining,, “He was fine and wasn’t sick. He just slumped and died. He was taken to about eight hospitals, where they rejected him.”
Gbolabo added that the family would soon announce the burial arrangements in the deceased’s honour.
