The City Boy Movement, a support group associated with President Bola Tinubu, has mourned the death of Nigerian gospel singer and minister, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
The group expressed its condolences in a statement signed by O’tega Ogra, its Deputy Director-General of Media, Communications and Public Affairs, and shared on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Toluwanisings, who was 41, died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
His family had earlier confirmed his death in a statement shared on his verified social media accounts, describing him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister under the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM).
In its tribute, the City Boy Movement described the late gospel minister as a man of faith whose music and ministry made a lasting impact on the gospel community.
The group also extended its condolences to his wife, immediate family and members of the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry.
According to the statement, Toluwanisings’ contributions to worship and gospel music inspired many people, while his life and ministry left a significant impression on those around him.
The organisation prayed for divine comfort and strength for the bereaved family and the wider gospel music community as they mourned the singer.
The City Boy Movement also appealed to members of the public to respect the privacy of Toluwanisings’ family during the mourning period.
The singer’s death has continued to generate tributes from colleagues, entertainers and fans across the country.
Comedian and gospel minister Woli Agba previously described his death as a heartbreaking loss, while other gospel musicians and entertainers also expressed shock over his passing.
The cause of Toluwanisings’ death has not been disclosed. His family said funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.