{
  "id": 14994600,
  "title": "Toluwanisings: Foundation apologises over ‘insensitive’ fundraiser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/toluwanisings-foundation-apologises-over-insensitive-fundraiser",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T16:48:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/toluwanisings-foundation-apologises-over-insensitive-fundraiser/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The TolaOluwa Foundation has issued an apology for a fundraising appeal it shared after the death of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings (Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji). The foundation admitted that the timing of the appeal was insensitive and caused distress to the singer's grieving family and mourners. The foundation stated that it intended to provide support for the late singer's family but recognized that the appeal's publication so soon after his death was inappropriate. The organization maintains that it is a registered charity with a history of helping those in need, but acknowledged that it should have exercised greater caution before making the appeal public. The foundation has since contacted the relevant parties and resolved the issue, and pledged to respect the family's privacy and prioritize future fundraising initiatives in accordance with the family's wishes.",
  "summary": "The TolaOluwa Foundation has apologised for an ‘insensitive’ fundraising appeal launched shortly after the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings. Read More: https://punchng.com/toluwanisings-foundation-apologises-over-insensitive-fundraiser/",
  "key_points": [
    "TolaOluwa Foundation apologizes for insensitive fundraiser post Toluwanisings death",
    "Foundation's appeal caused distress to singer's grieving family and mourners",
    "Organization pledges to respect family's privacy and adjust future fundraising"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Toluwanisings: Foundation apologises over ‘insensitive’ fundraiser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/toluwanisings-foundation-apologises-over-insensitive-fundraiser-14996821",
        "published": "2026-10-16T17:00:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}