Toluwanisings' Family Disputes Burial Location Decision

The burial arrangements for late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings have become contentious following statements from his uncle, Lawal Ademola, also known as Lawal Rauf. In a video interview shared on X on October 28, 2026, he warned that if Toluwanisings is buried in a cemetery, the family would have his body exhumed.

The family prefers a burial at Toluwanisings' home in Ibadan or next to his late mother in Ikirun, reflecting a collective family decision. Toluwanisings, born Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, passed away on October 14, 2026, after collapsing.

Tensions arose between his paternal relatives and his widow, who favors a cemetery or church burial ground due to discomfort with having a grave at home. The uncle's comments mark an escalation in the ongoing dispute, with Toluwanisings remaining unburied weeks after his death.

Social media users have expressed frustration over the delay and urged both sides to reach an agreement.