Gospel singer Toluwanisings to be buried in Ibadan today

The remains of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, are scheduled to be laid to rest on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, weeks after his death.

A funeral programme shared on the late singer’s official Instagram page indicates that the lying-in-state will take place from 9am to 10am, followed by a burial service scheduled for 10am to 11am.

The programme lists Banjola Event and Conference Centre, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan, as the venue. However, it does not specify the exact location where the interment will take place.

Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. His family announced his death in a statement shared on his social media accounts, describing him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister.

His death attracted tributes from fans, colleagues and other public figures in the entertainment industry. A night of tributes and service of songs was subsequently held in his honour at Jogor Centre, Ibadan, on October 27.

The burial arrangements were delayed by disagreements between the singer’s father and his widow over where he should be buried. His father, Muniru Olayemi, reportedly favoured either a burial at the house the singer built or beside his late mother in Osun State.

The disagreement prompted the Oyo State Police Command to intervene. On November 3, the command announced that the singer’s widow, father, friends and associates had signed a peace undertaking at the police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.

The parties agreed to maintain peace and stop public exchanges, interviews and publications relating to the dispute.

The police also warned against spreading unverified information capable of reigniting tensions, urging members of the public and media practitioners to respect the agreement.

The burial is expected to bring together family members, friends, colleagues and admirers to pay their final respects to the gospel singer.