Legal Dispute Over Gospel Singer Toluwanisings' Burial

Following the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings, born Sodiq Olayemi Bayonle and also known as Olayemi Bolaji, a dispute has emerged regarding his burial arrangements. He passed away on October 14, 2026, in Ibadan, leaving his family divided.

His father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, wishes for his son to be buried either in the home Toluwanisings built or within the family compound, opposing burial in a church or cemetery. In contrast, Toluwanisings' widow, Elizabeth, prefers a cemetery, expressing discomfort with the idea of living in a home that also serves as her husband's burial site.

A lawyer, known on X as @egi_nupe, raised legal concerns, stating that burying a body in a residential area without the state Governor's consent is a criminal offense under Section 246 of the Criminal Code Act, aimed at protecting public health. The lawyer indicated that state authorities may need to intervene in cases of family deadlock over burial decisions.