Toluwanisings' brother defends father's involvement in life

Olayemi Abdulazee, the elder brother of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, addressed allegations regarding their father's absence during their upbringing in an interview with BBC Yoruba published on November 4, 2026. Abdulazee dismissed claims that their father abandoned them, stating that despite their mother’s early death, their father remained involved and supportive throughout their lives.

He highlighted that their father actively participated in Toluwanisings' marriage preparations, purchasing materials for the bride price and coordinating logistics for the wedding. Abdulazee insisted that being raised by maternal relatives did not equate to abandonment.

His comments come amid a family dispute over Toluwanisings' burial arrangements, which involved tensions between the singer's father and widow, prompting intervention from the Oyo State Police Command. The police facilitated a peace undertaking between the parties as they continued preparations following the singer's death.