The family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is set to lay him to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, November 9, following weeks of disagreement over his burial arrangements.
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The funeral announcement was shared on the singer’s official Instagram page alongside a memorial flyer featuring his portrait and a message honouring his memory.
The programme is scheduled to take place at Banjola Event and Conference Center, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan, near the Airport Junction.
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Family shares details of Toluwanisings’ burial
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The flyer announced the funeral with the words, “Forever in our Hearts, always in our lives.”
According to the programme, the lying-in-state will hold from 9:00am to 10:00am, while the burial service is scheduled for 10:00am to 11:00am.
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The announcement comes after the singer’s death triggered a dispute between his widow, Damilola Olayemi, and members of his paternal family over where he should be buried.
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Burial dispute resolved after peace undertaking
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Toluwanisings died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing at his residence in Ibadan.
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The disagreement had centred on whether he should be buried in a cemetery, at his Ibadan home or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.
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The parties eventually signed a peace undertaking with the Oyo State Police Command on November 3, agreeing to maintain peace and end public exchanges over the matter.
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The singer’s funeral announcement has also drawn tributes from fans and fellow gospel artistes, with messages of comfort and prayers for his wife and children appearing in the comment section of the Instagram post.
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