Toluwanisings' Widow Grieves Amid Burial Dispute in Ibadan

Akanbi Elizabeth, the widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, delivered an emotional tribute at a memorial event held at Jogor Centre in Ibadan on October 27. Overcome with grief, she struggled to finish her speech before breaking down in tears.

Following Toluwanisings' death on October 14, 2026, a family feud emerged regarding his burial site. His father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, expressed a desire for his son to be buried either in the house he built or in Ikirun, where the singer's late mother was interred.

In contrast, Elizabeth preferred a cemetery or church burial ground. Lawal Ademola, another family member, supported the father's wish for burial at the residence in Ibadan.

The disagreement has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some questioning the appropriateness of a residential burial. Amid the conflict, Ademola called on government and community leaders to address the situation surrounding the singer's death.