Elizabeth Olayemi, the widow of the late gospel musician, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, aka Toluwanisings, has urged the spirit of her late husband not to forget her and their children.
Elizabeth made the statement on Tuesday evening during the deceased’s tribute night and service of songs.
The event, which was held on October 27, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, was attended by prominent artistes.
Speaking at the event, Elizabeth, who broke down in tears, urged Toluwanisings not to forget her and their children.
While revealing that she will forever miss him, she said,, “Toluwanisings,, my dear husband, I will forever miss you. Please don’t forget your children and me.”
Meanwhile, there is an ongoing disagreement between the widow and her husband’s family over his final resting place.
According to viral reports online, Elizabeth reportedly refused plans to bury him at their home in Ibadan, insisting that she prefers the cemetery.
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The family of the late 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.
“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
