{
  "id": 14924503,
  "title": "Gospel artistes call off events in honour of late Toluwanisings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/gospel-artistes-call-off-events-in-honour-of-late-toluwanisings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:04:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gospel-artistes-call-off-events-in-honour-of-late-toluwanisings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gospel artistes have cancelled or postponed their events in honor of the late Toluwanisings, a beloved gospel singer. Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bolaji, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, leading to tributes from members of the gospel music community. Notable organisers such as Kaywonder, Pure Gospel Music Generals Akure, AY Grace Music Ministry, and PUGMUG have announced changes to their scheduled events.\n\nKaywonder, famous for his song \"Oke Nla,\" postponed the seventh edition of the Invasion Praise Concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 18, at 2pm. The organiser stated that the loss deeply affected the gospel music community and decided to defer the event as a gesture of respect. Kaywonder promised to announce a new date soon and asked the public to remember the late singer in their prayers.\n\nPure Gospel Music Generals Akure and AY Grace Music Ministry also postponed their events. AY Grace Music Ministry delayed the All Sufficient Monthly Praise programme, scheduled for the same day, and apologized for any inconvenience caused by the decision. The ministry expressed condolences to Toluwanisings' family, friends, and loved ones and prayed for their comfort and strength during this difficult time.\n\nPUGMUG cancelled its 10th anniversary celebration, originally planned for Friday, October 16, in honor of Toluwanisings, whom they described as a beloved brother and committed member. The organization expressed gratitude for its decade of activity and apologized to guests, ministers, and sponsors affected by the cancellation.\n\nToluwanisings was renowned for his energetic gospel performances and Yoruba-influenced praise songs, including \"A Very Big God\" and \"Kabiyesi Olorun Ayo.\" His death has prompted tributes from fellow gospel artistes and members of the Christian music community, who are mourning the loss of a talented and influential figure in the gospel music industry.",
  "summary": "Three gospel music organisers have cancelled or postponed their events in honour of the late singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings. Read More: https://punchng.com/gospel-artistes-call-off-events-in-honour-of-late-toluwanisings/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Gospel artistes call off events in honour of late Toluwanisings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/gospel-artistes-call-off-events-in-honour-of-late-toluwanisings-14926047",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:12:54.000Z"
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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."
}