Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi Laid to Rest in Emotional Ceremony, Video Goes Viral

Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, a renowned gospel singer known as Omije Ojumi, was finally laid to rest in Lagos on January 29, 2026. The burial, which took place two weeks after her passing on January 12, 2026, drew deep emotions from family and friends.

A video of the burial captured the solemn proceedings, with thousands following online. The emotional scenes included white hearses bearing the singer's body to the cemetery, where family members and mourners paid their final respects.

The video stirred reactions across social media, with many expressing grief and admiration for the late singer's legacy in gospel music. Jomiloju Adeoye, the late singer's daughter, emotionally described her mother as a strong woman who raised her and her siblings single-handedly.

The burial reinforced the bond shared by Omije Ojumi with her fans and the Nigerian community, with many expressing their condolences and sharing prayers online.