Tributes have continued to pour in for Nigerian gospel minister Toluwanisings following his loss of life, with gospel singer Tope Alabi, actress Mercy Johnson Okojie and different entertainers expressing shock and grief over his passing. TVC News earlier reported that his household confirmed his loss of life in an announcement shared on his verified……
Tributes have continued to pour in for Nigerian gospel minister Toluwanisings following his loss of life, with gospel singer Tope Alabi, actress Mercy Johnson Okojie and different entertainers expressing shock and grief over his passing.
TVC News earlier reported that his household confirmed his loss of life in an announcement shared on his verified Instagram web page on Wednesday evening.
According to the announcement, the gospel minister, whose actual identify was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died within the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The assertion learn: “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of MINISTER OLAYEMI BAYONILE BOLAJI, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026. A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister. Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.”
Reacting to the information, Tope Alabi described the loss of life as a shock, saying she was nonetheless struggling to come back to phrases with the loss.
“This is such a big shock! I still can’t wrap my head around this. It hurts, but I will not sorrow as those who have no hope. I find comfort in knowing that a saint has joined the angels,” she wrote.
She added: “Toluwanisings, rest on, dear one, in the bosom of your Lord. May God comfort and strengthen your family, friends, and colleagues. You will forever be remembered.”
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Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie additionally mourned the gospel minister, reflecting on the uncertainty of life and the influence of his music.
“Hmmmmmm, what then is life? All the struggle, hmmmmm Rest On Angel, Thank you for sharing your gift with us, your music blessed me. I still judge you faithful Lord. We still judge you faithful lord…..Nothing dey this life. Just live and let live,” she wrote.
Comedian Kamo State mentioned Toluwanisings’ loss of life had shaken him, describing the late minister as a devoted servant of God.
“You can spend your entire life hustling and pushing through every obstacle to become who you were meant to be, only for death to arrive without warning,” he wrote.
“Hearing about Toluwani’s demise is particularly devastating because he was such a dedicated servant of God, seeing someone who lived their faith so visibly taken like this truly shakes my foundation. God you’re unquestionable.”
Gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba additionally reacted to the loss of life, sharing a message of religion and grief.
“Lord, we judge You faithful, even in moments like this when words fail us and our hearts are heavy,” he wrote.
“Even when we don’t perceive, we select to belief You. Even by the tears, we maintain on to Your unfailing love.
“Lord, we still judge You faithful.”
Gospel singer Dele Omo Woli mirrored on the loss of life in a prolonged tribute, decoding the loss by his Christian religion.
“This is just a confirmation that God will leave the sinners hoping that one day he will repent, and He God will take the righteous so they can be saved and not fall into sin again,” he wrote.
He additionally shared the Yoruba expression, “Olorun to n fi, eni mimo se eko fun elese,” which he translated as “He who uses the righteous as a lesson for the sinners.”
“Oba ti o n fi Opee damu Ologbon. Hmmm. This death open my eyes a lot. He that can take those who serve Him and worship Him. Who are you that don’t know God that He won’t take, He is just giving you time to take the right step,” he added.
Concluding his tribute, Dele Omo Woli wrote: “You are truly worthy of all our worship. Rest in @toluwanisings the mentor.”
Dare Justified additionally expressed grief over the loss, describing the information as a painful shock.
“Such a rude shock… This one hits differently. It still feels so unreal,” he wrote.
“Even in our pain, we judge You faithful, Lord. Rest well, God’s soldier. Until we meet again.”
The tributes replicate the grief of colleagues and admirers following the loss of life of the gospel minister, whose household mentioned funeral preparations can be introduced sooner or later.
