{
  "id": 15496130,
  "title": "Gospel singer Olaoba recalls Toluwanisings’ final ministration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/gospel-singer-olaoba-recalls-toluwanisings-final-ministration-15496130",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:44:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gospel-singer-olaoba-recalls-toluwanisings-final-ministration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba has mourned the death of his colleague, Olayemi Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, following his final performance at a worship service in Ibadan. The singer's family announced his death on Wednesday after he reportedly collapsed at his residence, with several hospitals allegedly refusing to treat him. Bolaji, famous for his song 'Kabiesi Olorun Ayo', had performed at the 'In His Presence' worship service organized by Olaoba in Ibadan just a day before his demise. Olaoba expressed his grief in a Facebook post, describing the loss as leaving an immeasurable void and finding comfort in the hope of eternity for believers. He extended his condolences to Bolaji's family, praising his legacy and impact on the Kingdom. Other gospel artists also shared their sorrow on social media, recalling their interactions with the late singer and expressing their shock over his sudden passing.",
  "summary": "Gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba mourns his colleague Toluwanisings, recalling his final performance in Ibadan a day before he slumped and died. Read More: https://punchng.com/gospel-singer-olaoba-recalls-toluwanisings-final-ministration/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Gospel singer Olaoba recalls Toluwanisings’ final ministration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/gospel-singer-olaoba-recalls-toluwanisings-final-ministration",
        "published": "2026-10-18T21:26:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}