{
  "id": 16780597,
  "title": "Yinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, others sing tribute to late Toluwanisings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/yinka-alaseyori-esther-igbekele-others-sing-tribute-to-late",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T18:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/yinka-alaseyori-esther-igbekele-others-sing-tribute-to-late-toluwanisings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gospel artistes, including Adeyinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, and other talented gospel performers, gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday to pay tribute to their late colleague, Toluwanisings, popularly known as Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji. The emotional event took place at Jogor Centre, where the artistes donned white and performed a series of touching songs in honor of the deceased. Alaseyori, who collaborated with Toluwanisings on the song \"Ase Ti Jade,\" was visibly moved while singing the piece she recorded together. Other performances, such as Sarah Apekeola's rendition of Toluwanisings' hit \"Iba,\" left the audience in a state of somber reflection. The tribute night saw several gospel artistes, including Lanre Alewilese, Laolu Gbenjo, Akintayo Akinwande, SB Live, Bidemi Olaoba, and Mr Gbera, take turns on stage, passing microphones to share their heartfelt performances. Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli, known for their comedic talents, also joined the event, adding a touch of humor to the somber occasion. Toluwanisings passed away on October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing at his residence. His personal assistant, Babadunni, alleged that the singer received inadequate medical care at various hospitals before his death. The University College Hospital, Ibadan, denied any knowledge of the singer being admitted to their facility. The circumstances surrounding the gospel singer's demise have sparked calls for an impartial investigation, with Toluwanisings' uncle, Lawal Ademola, demanding a thorough inquiry. The singer's burial arrangements also became a point of contention, with his father preferring a burial in the family home or beside his late mother in Osun State, while his widow favored a cemetery or church burial ground. Social media reactions to the controversy have been mixed, with some questioning the decision to bury the singer in a residential property.",
  "summary": "Gospel artistes including Adeyinka Alaseyori and Esther Igbekele held an emotional tribute night for their late colleague, Toluwanisings, in Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/yinka-alaseyori-esther-igbekele-others-sing-tribute-to-late-toluwanisings/",
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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."
}