Toluwanisings’ burial saga: Widow bows to pressure, agrees to bury singer at his house in Ibadan

The widow of late gospel singer Toluwanisings, Damilola Olayemi, has reportedly agreed to bury her husband at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, following disagreements with his paternal family over his final resting place.

The decision was disclosed by Lanre Alewilese, a close associate and colleague of the deceased, who said the disagreement between the widow and Toluwanisings’ father had been resolved.

The development comes after the singer’s family reportedly accused Damilola of rejecting plans to bury him at the house he built in Ibadan.

Toluwanisings’ wife agrees to home burial

Speaking about the latest development, Alewilese confirmed that the widow and the singer’s father had reached an agreement on where the late gospel musician would be buried.

He also appealed to Nigerians to stop criticising Damilola, noting that she was going through a difficult period following her husband’s death.

“The disagreement between Toluwanisings’ father and his widow has been resolved. What happened was just a misunderstanding. The duo have agreed to bury Toluwanisings at his house,” he said.

Singer’s associate appeals to Nigerians over widow

Alewilese further described Damilola as a supportive woman, adding that people who worked closely with the late singer could attest to her character.

He urged members of the public to show compassion towards her instead of adding to her distress through online attacks.

“Please for God’s sake, let peace reign. Damilola is very young for what she’s currently going through. I’m very close to the deceased; his wife is accommodating. All his band members can attest to this,” he stated.

Toluwanisings’ father earlier rejected cemetery burial

The disagreement over the singer’s burial arrangements attracted public attention after his paternal family insisted that he should be buried at his Ibadan residence.

His father had reportedly maintained that if the widow rejected a burial at the property, the singer’s remains should be taken to his hometown and laid to rest beside his late mother.

A family representative had also warned that relatives would exhume the singer’s remains if he was buried in a public cemetery against their wishes.

Toluwanisings’ burial dispute sparks reactions

The disagreement between the widow and the singer’s family generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing different opinions about the appropriate place for his burial.

With the latest announcement, Alewilese has called on the public to allow the family to resolve the situation peacefully.

“If you truly love the singer, let his wife have peace now that his burial place has been resolved,” he appealed.

Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing at his residence in Ibadan.