By George Omagbemi
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has been buried in Ibadan, Oyo State, following weeks of disagreement between his widow and family members over his burial arrangements.
The singer was buried on Monday, November 9, 2026, at his residence in Ibadan, where his wife and children live, according to Galaxy Television.
His funeral rites were held at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, No. 20, Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan. The programme featured a lying-in-state from 9am to 10am, followed by the burial service from 10am to 11am.
The disagreement involved his widow, Elizabeth Damilola Olayemi, and his father, Muniru Olayemi, who reportedly preferred that he be buried at the family compound or beside his late mother in Ikirun, Osun State.
His widow and associates, however, favoured a different burial arrangement.
The dispute later escalated into public exchanges, while members of the paternal family called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
The Oyo State Police Command subsequently intervened and brought the parties together at its headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan.
On November 3, the widow, his father and other associates signed a peace undertaking, pledging to end the public arguments and avoid actions capable of disturbing public peace.
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. His death prompted tributes from gospel music colleagues, fans and admirers.
Although the dispute over his burial has now been resolved, questions raised by members of his paternal family about the circumstances surrounding his death remain separate from the settlement.
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