The late Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, will be laid to rest today, Monday, November 9, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The burial announcement was made on Monday morning in a post shared on the singer’s official Instagram page.
According to the funeral arrangements, the ceremony will take place at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
The programme indicates that the lying-in-state will begin at 9:00 a.m., while the burial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The specific location of the interment was, however, not disclosed.
The burial comes days after the singer’s father and his wife reportedly signed a peace undertaking with the Oyo State Police Command, following a dispute surrounding the arrangements for his burial and controversies trailing the circumstances of his death.
The agreement was seen as a step towards resolving the disagreement between both parties and ensuring a peaceful burial for the late gospel musician.
Toluwanisings’ death had generated reactions among fans, colleagues and members of the gospel music community, with many expressing condolences and paying tribute to his musical contributions.
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