The wife of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, broke down in tears while paying tribute to her husband at a memorial event in Ibadan, Oyo State, as fellow gospel artistes delivered emotional performances in his honour.
Key Highlights
- Toluwanisings’ wife, Akanbi Elizabeth, breaks down while paying tribute at his memorial in Ibadan.
- The tribute night held at Jogor Centre on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Adeyinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, Sarah Apekeola, Lanre Gbenro and Peterson Okopi performed.
- Actress Bimbo Oshin and comedians Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli attended.
- Questions over his death and burial remain unresolved.
Akanbi Elizabeth struggled to complete her tribute at the event held at Jogor Centre on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as she reflected on the loss of her husband and appealed to him not to forget their children.
In a video from the event, the grieving widow said: “Toluwanisings, my dear husband. I will forever miss you. Please do not forget your children and I.”
Her emotional tribute was one of several moments that left attendees reflecting on the late singer’s life, career and family.
Gospel Artistes Honour Toluwanisings
Gospel artistes, including Adeyinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, Sarah Apekeola Akintayo Akinwande, Lanre Gbenro and Peterson Okopi, also honoured the deceased through musical performances at the tribute night, with many of them dressed in white.
Alaseyori became emotional while performing Ase Ti Jade, a song she recorded with Toluwanisings during their rise in the gospel music industry. She also performed other songs in his memory.
Apekeola performed the late singer’s popular song, Iba, while Okopi delivered a rendition that moved some attendees to tears.
Esther Igbekele also performed an inspirational Christian song that stirred emotions in the hall.
Other gospel artistes at the event included Lanre Alewilese, SB Live, Bidemi Olaoba and Mr Gbera. Comedians and entertainers Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli were also present.
Another touching moment came when a member of Toluwanisings’ band recounted how the singer supported her while she was praying for the fruit of the womb. She delivered her tribute with her baby on stage.
Actress Bimbo Oshin was among the celebrities who attended the memorial event.
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Questions Over His Death
Toluwanisings died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping. His death has since generated public concern following allegations that he encountered difficulties obtaining emergency medical care.
His personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, had alleged that efforts to secure treatment took the singer to between seven and eight hospitals after he reportedly slumped.
However, the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said it had no record confirming that the singer was brought to the facility.
The emotional tribute night has provided an opportunity for family members, colleagues and admirers to honour Toluwanisings’ contribution to gospel music, even as questions surrounding his death and disagreements over his burial remain unresolved.
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