The family of the late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, better known by his stage name Toluwanisings, has demanded that the cause of his death be looked into.
The cause of death for the hitmaker of “A Very Big God” has not yet been determined. He passed away on October 14.
The singer’s paternal uncle, Lawal Ademola Rauf, told media personality Dunmininu that before he is buried, the family wants a formal investigation to find out what killed him.
Additionally, he urged the public, religious authorities, and the government to step in.
Rauf urged organisers of the burial to suspend their plans. The family, he said, is prepared to cover mortuary fees indefinitely until they are ready to lay him to rest at his home in Ibadan, Oyo state.
“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. The Olayemi family are pleading to know the cause of his death and asking the government to help us pursue the matter legally,” he said.
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“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.”
His colleagues recently announced a night of tributes in his honour, expected to hold on October 27 in Ibadan.
The burial, though not publicly announced, was reportedly scheduled for Wednesday.
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.
