The family of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced a night of tributes and service of songs in his honour while making a heartfelt public appeal for financial help for his wife and two daughters.
The event is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 3pm at the Hall of Grace inside Jogor Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. Guests are expected to dress in white as they gather to celebrate the life and ministry of the energetic praise minister.
In a statement shared on the singer’s social media page, the family invited friends, colleagues, fans and well-wishers.
“We invite you to join us for a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs in honour of our beloved brother, friend, and gospel minister, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, fondly known as Toluwanisings,” the post read.
Alongside the invitation, the family issued a separate message titled “A Call for Love and Support.” They asked Nigerians to stand with the widow as she faces life without her husband.
“As we mourn the loss of our beloved brother, let us stand with his wife during this difficult season. Every contribution, no matter how small, is a gesture of love and compassion,” the family said.
They provided account details for donations and added:
“Please support her through the account details provided. May God bless every giving heart and grant the family strength and comfort.”
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026, at the age of 41, just hours after ministering at a praise concert organised by fellow gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba in Ibadan. His personal assistant later described how the singer had appeared fine before suddenly collapsing, and efforts to get him into several hospitals that night proved unsuccessful.
The sudden loss has left the gospel community in deep mourning. Fans and fellow artists have continued to share tributes, remembering the singer’s powerful voice and joyful praise style on songs such as “A Very Big God” and “Onibuore.” Earlier attempts by unauthorised parties to raise funds in the family’s name were publicly disowned by relatives, who urged the public to wait for official channels.
The planned service of songs now offers a chance for loved ones and admirers to gather, honour his legacy, and show practical support to the wife and young daughters he left behind. The family continues to request prayers and kindness as they navigate this painful season.