Doctor ZO Advocates for Defibrillators After Toluwanisings' Death

Doctor Arinze Onwumel, also known as Doctor ZO, a Nigerian doctor based in Canada, claimed that the late singer Toluwanisings, who died at around 40 years old, could have had a "50 to 60% chance" of survival if he had immediate access to an automated external defibrillator (AED). In a video posted on Instagram on 17 October 2026, Doctor ZO highlighted that he has AEDs available in his clinics and at home.

He recounted five instances in his medical career where he successfully revived patients using defibrillators, with incidents occurring at Mercy University Hospital in Cork in 2003, St. James's Hospital in 2017, and other hospitals in 2011, 2018, and a few years ago. He noted the cost of AEDs ranges from $2,150 to $2,500 and urged the Nigerian government to invest in training medical staff and increasing the availability of these devices in public spaces.

The conversation gained traction online, reflecting the public's concern over access to life-saving medical equipment.