{
  "id": 16758605,
  "title": "Fans take sides as family delays Toluwanisings’ burial over resting place",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/fans-take-sides-as-family-delays-toluwanisings-burial-over-resting-16758605",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T15:14:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fans-take-sides-as-family-delays-toluwanisings-burial-over-resting-place/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A dispute has erupted over the burial location of late gospel singer Toluwanisings, popularly known as Olayemi Bolaji. His family insists on a home burial, while others express concerns about the implications for his widow and children. The controversy has sparked reactions on social media platforms, with some backing the family's demand and others questioning the decision.\n\nNollywood actress Kudirat Ogunro, known as Kudi Alagbo on Instagram, expressed reservations about burying someone in a residential property. She warned that it could lead to complications if the children decide to sell the house in the future. Similarly, perfumer Wale Jana, who opposes the burial plan, argued that the property could be a valuable asset for the singer's widow and two daughters. He suggested that the widow could rent out the house, convert it into apartments, or sell it, but warned that burying the singer in the house could complicate these options.\n\nWhile some social media users questioned the widow's opposition to a burial at the singer's home, others suggested that the family should consider a private burial ground instead. They argued that tying up the investment in property could be detrimental to the widow and children, especially if the widow decides to sell the house in the future. Legal and public health experts also raised concerns about the legality of burying someone in a residential property without the necessary approvals.",
  "summary": "Fans and social media users have taken sides in the dispute over where late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, should be buried, with some backing his family’s demand for a home burial and others supporting concerns about the implications for his widow and children. The controversy has generated reactions on Instagram and Read More:…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}