{
  "id": 14550395,
  "title": "Family confirms death of gospel singer Toluwanisings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/family-confirms-death-of-gospel-singer-toluwanisings-14550395",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T22:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/family-confirms-death-of-gospel-singer-toluwanisings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The family of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, whose real name is Olayemi Bolaji, has announced his death. According to a statement posted on the singer's TikTok account, he passed away in the early hours of October 14, 2026. The family expressed deep sorrow and requested prayers for his wife, family, and loved ones during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.\n\nToluwanisings, also known as Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji and leader of the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), was mourned by fans and colleagues alike. Concerns arose upon the news, with many expressing grief on social media. Pelumi Olajengbesi, the Convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates, called for God's mercy in a post on Instagram, pleading for the singer's well-being. He lamented the loss of young men and women, stating that this was not God's plan for them.\n\nAnother user, Ennybets, recounted witnessing the singer's distress at a hospital where he was brought in by ambulance. Ennybets expressed his grief, stating that he saw members of the singer's band crying heavily. This public display of emotion touched Dayo, a journalist at Punch Newspapers, who described the late singer as a rare talent with a unique voice. The cause of Toluwanisings' death remains unknown at this time.",
  "summary": "The family of Nigerian gospel singer, Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced his death on October 14, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-confirms-death-of-gospel-singer-toluwanisings/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Family confirms death of gospel singer Toluwanisings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/family-confirms-death-of-gospel-singer-toluwanisings",
        "published": "2026-10-14T22:22:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}