Toluwanisings' Father Faces Hardship Amid Burial Disputes

A video showcasing the difficult living conditions of Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, the father of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, has gone viral on social media. The footage, recorded by content creator Dunmininu Kingdom, depicts the dilapidated state of Olayemi's one-room home in Ikirun.

This has led to criticism from some Nigerians regarding the decision to publicize the family's situation during their mourning period. Dunmininu has defended his actions, although specific details of his defense were not provided.

The video has drawn renewed attention to Olayemi, particularly following the controversies surrounding his son's death and burial arrangements. Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in 2026 after reportedly collapsing at his home in Ibadan.

Disagreements have arisen within the family regarding his burial, with Olayemi expressing a desire for his son to be buried in a house he built or in Ikirun, where Toluwanisings' late mother was buried, while the singer's widow, Akanbi Elizabeth, preferred a cemetery or church burial ground.