VIDEO: Toluwanisings’ wife breaks down in tears at tribute night

The late gospel artist, Toluwanisings and his wife, Akanbi Elizabeth...Photo Credit: IG/ Toluwanisings

The wife of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, broke down in tears during her husband’s tribute night in Ibadan, Oyo State.

In a Tuesday video from the event, held at Jogor Centre, the widow was seen struggling to deliver her tribute before breaking down in tears.

Several gospel artistes attended the event, including Esther Igbekele, Laolu Gbenjo, Akintayo Akinwande, SB Live, Bidemi Olaoba, Mr Gbera, Peterson Okopi and Sarah Apekeola.

Actress Bimbo Oshin was also among the celebrities present.

Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping in Ibadan.

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Following his death, his personal assistant, Babadunni, alleged that the singer was taken to seven or eight hospitals but did not receive the required medical attention at some facilities.

However, the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said it had no record of the singer being brought to the facility. The cause of his death has not been publicly established in the information available.

His death also sparked controversy over his burial arrangements, with disagreements reported between his family and his wife over where he should be laid to rest.

His father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, reportedly wanted his son buried in the house he built or beside his late mother in Osun State.

The dispute unfolded alongside other family concerns following the singer’s death. His grandmother, Sabitiyu Olayemi, had alleged that he neglected her for years, while a man who identified himself as his uncle, Lawal Ademola, called for an impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.