{
  "id": 14688699,
  "title": "Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/popular-nigerian-gospel-singer-toluwanisings-dies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:48:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/popular-nigerian-gospel-singer-toluwanisings-dies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian gospel musician Toluwanisings, whose real name is Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, has passed away, according to a statement released by his family. The singer's family announced his death on Wednesday, 14 October, in a post on his Instagram page. They expressed their grief, stating that the singer had bid farewell to the world at the beginning of that day. The family requested that the fans honor the singer's wife, children, and relatives during this difficult time of mourning. They also mentioned that burial arrangements would be revealed at a later date.\n\nFans and colleagues of the late singer expressed their sorrow on social media following the news of his demise. Some tributes highlighted Toluwanisings' remarkable voice and his dynamic performances which inspired audience participation. Some of his widely recognized songs include Unreserved Praise, A Very Big God, Onibuore, E Lagbara, and Owo Re Meji Meji.\n\nThe news of Toluwanisings' death created worry among thousands of his fans on social media right after it broke before it was later confirmed by his family. His death follows a road accident he was part of together with his band members several months ago. Many colleagues and fans have been pouring in condolences and prayers for the late singer since his demise was announced. Notable lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi and comedian Woli Agba, who had previously urged people to pray for the singer, were among the prominent figures who shared their tributes.",
  "summary": "One of Nigeria's most popular gospel singers, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, his family has announced.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies aged 41",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/popular-nigerian-gospel-singer-toluwanisings-dies-aged-41",
        "published": "2026-10-15T15:09:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}