Toluwanisings buried under heavy police security, media, fans barred 

Weeks after a bitter family dispute stalled funeral plans, the remains of popular gospel artist Olayemi Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings, were finally laid to rest on Monday under strict police surveillance in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Secret funeral under heavy security

The burial proceedings were conducted privately by LTM Funerals alongside members of the Toluwanisings Ministry. A lying-in-state and brief funeral service took place between 9:00 am and 11:00 am at the Banjola Event and Conference Centre along Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan.

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command mounted tight security surveillance at the main gates and hall entrance, enforcing a total media blackout. 

Journalists and residents attempting to document the event were turned back, with police officers confiscating phones and deleting recorded footage to prevent any pictures or videos from leaking to the public.

 Following the service, his body was driven off in a heavily guarded motorcade to an undisclosed interment site.

Background to the family feud

The 32-year-old gospel singer died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. His sudden passing triggered a fierce confrontation between his widow, Elizabeth Damilola Olayemi, and his immediate family led by his father, Muniru Olayemi.

While his father insisted on burying him at his personal property or beside his late mother in Osun State, his widow strongly opposed the plans. 

The friction escalated when the family publicly demanded a police investigation into the cause of his death and attempted to halt all burial preparations.

The police peace accord

The standoff was brought to a temporary halt on November 3, 2026, when the Oyo State Police Command stepped in.

Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, summoned the widow, the deceased’s father, and close ministry associates to sign a formal peace undertaking.

Under the agreement, all parties pledged to cease granting media interviews, posting public complaints, or releasing social media statements regarding his death and estate. 

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