Toluwanisings Remembered in Candlelight Procession

Family members, friends, and fans of Nigerian gospel minister Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, held a candlelight procession on October 20, 2026, to honor him a week after his death. He passed away on October 14 at the age of 41, with the cause of death not disclosed by his family.

The procession featured mourners dressed in black, carrying a framed photograph of Toluwanisings, as they remembered his life and ministry. His family confirmed his death through a statement on his verified social media accounts, describing him as a beloved husband and gospel minister, and requested prayers for his wife and loved ones.

Following his passing, tributes poured in from fans and fellow gospel artists, leading to the cancellation or postponement of some gospel music events in his honor. The family has organized a night of tributes and a service of songs for October 27 at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, to celebrate his life and musical contributions.