Nigerian gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has appealed to the public to support the family of late gospel minister Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, after an emotional encounter with his wife and children.
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Alaseyori disclosed that she struggled to hold back her tears after seeing the late singer’s wife and their two children following his death.
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The gospel singer shared her feelings in a post on her verified Instagram page on Wednesday, October 21, where she expressed sadness over the loss of her colleague.
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Yinka Alaseyori Speaks After Meeting Toluwanisings’ Family
Recounting the encounter, Alaseyori admitted that she could hardly find the words to describe how she felt after seeing the bereaved family.
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She expressed sympathy for the widow and children, noting that the sight of them left her overwhelmed with emotion.
“Hmmm brother Tolu. Omo No word. I saw your wife and the two children can’t hold back my tears,” she wrote.
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Her post reflected the pain she felt over the singer’s death and the difficult situation his family now faces without him.
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Singer Appeals for Support for Toluwanisings’ Family
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Beyond mourning her colleague, Alaseyori called on people who could afford to help to consider making financial contributions to support his wife and children.
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She shared an account number with the appeal, encouraging well wishers to assist the family while acknowledging that many people were also dealing with personal challenges.
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“Please if you feel led to support his family please do. Everyone has a lot going on with them and we understand as well,” she wrote.
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The singer also expressed appreciation for the support already shown to the bereaved family.
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Her message attracted reactions from fans and other music lovers, many of whom continued to express sadness over the loss of the gospel minister.
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What Happened to Toluwanisings?
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Toluwanisings died on October 14, 2026, hours after ministering at a praise concert organised by fellow gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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His death sparked widespread reactions on social media, with questions raised about access to emergency medical care after his personal assistant alleged that several hospitals had refused to admit him.
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The loss also prompted calls for the late singer’s music royalties to be paid to his wife and children to help provide for their needs.
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Alaseyori’s appeal adds to efforts by members of the gospel music community and well wishers to support the family as they cope with the loss.
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