Akanbi Elizabeth, the wife of Olayemi Bolaji, the late Nigerian gospel singer popularly known as Toluwanisings, broke down in tears during her husband’s night of tributes in Ibadan, Oyo state.
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At the event held on Tuesday at Jogor Centre, the widow struggledto deliver her tribute before weeping profusely.
“Toluwanisings, my dear husband. I will forever miss you. Please do not forget your children and I,” she said.
Several gospel artistes attended the event, including Esther Igbekele, Laolu Gbenjo, Akintayo Akinwande, and SB Live.
Bidemi Olaoba, Mr Gbera, Peterson Okopi and Sarah Apekeola and Bimbo Oshin were also among those present.
Although his burial arrangements were not publicly announced, it was reportedly scheduled for Wednesday.
The singer, known for his hit song ‘A Very Big God’, died on October 14. The cause of his death has not been established.
Lawal Ademola Rauf, the singer’s paternal uncle, had earlier calledfor his burial to be postponed pending an investigation into the cause of his death.
“We need people to intervene because Toluwanisings’ death is hurting us. We are calling on everyone, including the government and religious leaders, to help us investigate what killed him. We, the Olayemi family, are pleading to know the cause of his death and asking the government to help us pursue the matter legally,” he had said.
“Nobody should decide to bury him for now because we are still grieving, and the family has decided not to bury him yet. We are ready to pay the mortuary fees for as long as necessary. When we are ready, we want him to be buried at his home in Ibadan.”
Babadunni Gbolabo, the singer’s personal assistant, also recounted his final moments.
He said Toluwanisings was “fine and in perfect condition” before he suddenly slumped.
He said attempts were made to resuscitate the singer, who was taken to eight hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo state, but they all refused to admit him, giving various reasons. Cable
