Family members, friends, fans and sympathizers in sombre mood converged in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to pay the last respect to late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings as he embarked on his final journey out of the world to be with his creator.
The remains of Toluwanisings will be laid to rest today, Monday, in Ibadan, weeks after his death.
The funeral arrangements, released on the late singer’s official Instagram page, indicate that the lying-in-state will hold between 9am and 10am, while the burial service is scheduled for 10am to 11am.
The ceremony will take place at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
The funeral announcement, which bears the inscription, “Forever in our Hearts, always in our Lives,” did not disclose the location of his interment.
The singer’s family had announced his death in the early hours of October 14, 2026.
Toluwanisings, known for his soul-stirring worship songs and powerful stage ministrations, had built a loyal following across Nigeria and beyond, with many fans describing his music as a source of comfort, healing and spiritual upliftment.
Since his death, tributes have continued to pour in from fellow gospel artistes, pastors, fans and well-wishers, many of whom have described him as a humble, gifted and passionate worshipper whose voice touched lives.
Today’s burial is expected to draw family members, friends, colleagues in the gospel music industry, church leaders and fans who will gather in Ibadan to pay their last respects and celebrate a life devoted to worship.
