Colleagues have announced a night of tributes in honour of the late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
According to a statement, the event is expected to be held on Tuesday at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan.
“With heavy hearts, yet in gratitude to God for a life that touched many, we invite you to join us for a Night of Tributes in honour of our beloved brother, friend, and gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, fondly known as Toluwanisings. Some lives leave footprints that time can never erase. Some voices may fall silent; their songs, impact and memories will forever echo in our hearts,” the statement said.
The statement said the event will feature a night of love, reflection, heartfelt tributes, and thanksgiving to God for the life the deceased lived.
Toluwanisings died on the penultimate Wednesday.
While the cause of his death was not stated, it was gathered that he slumped in his residence and was rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
Colleagues, fans, and well-wishers expressed shock at the singer’s death, praising him for his incredible life and impact.
Meanwhile, his family has announced a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs in his honour.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, with a white dress code.
Toluwanisings died on Wednesday, October 14, after he reportedly slumped at his residence in Ibadan.
According to his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, they rushed him to about eight hospitals, but no one attended to him.
The Tribute Night, announced on his official Instagram page, will celebrate his life, legacy, and ministry.
“With heavy hearts, yet in gratitude to God for a life that touched many, we invite you to join us for a Night of Tributes in honour of our beloved brother, friend, and gospel minister, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, fondly known as Toluwanisings,” the family wrote.
The statement added that it would be “a night of love, reflection, heartfelt tributes, cherished memories, and thanksgiving to God for the life he lived and the legacy he leaves behind.”
His death came less than 24 hours after his final ministration at Bidemi Olaoba’s ‘In His Presence’ worship service in Ibadan.