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The funeral for the late gospel artist Olayemi Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, is set to take place on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State. This comes a few weeks after his passing on October 14, 2026.
A schedule of the funeral was shared on his official Instagram account, indicating that the lying-in-state will take place from 9 AM to 10 AM, followed by a burial service from 10 AM to 11 AM.
The location for the event is Banjola Event and Conference Centre at No. 20 Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.
The announcement included the phrase “Forever in our Hearts, always in our Lives,” but it did not mention where he would be buried.
His family revealed that he died early on October 14, 2026. According to reports, his father suggested burying him at the house he built or next to his late mother in Osun State. However, his wife opposed this idea.
Additionally, the family requested an investigation into his death and called for a pause on the burial plans.
According to NaijaNewsFrontier, the Oyo State Police Command previously mediated over the burial arrangements due to tensions between the deceased’s family and friends regarding these plans. This conflict had sparked discussions across various public platforms.
On November 3, Mrs. Elizabeth Damilola Olayemi, the singer’s widow; Mr. Muniru Olayemi, his father; and several friends and associates including Oyindamola Esther, Babadunni Gbolabo, and Lawal Ademola Rafiu signed a peace agreement with the commissioner of police.
In this agreement, everyone involved committed to refraining from public discussions, interviews, and social media posts about their disagreements.
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