The personal assistant to late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has recounted the desperate efforts to secure medical treatment for the singer before his death in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Babadunni Gbolabo said the singer was taken to between seven and eight hospitals after suddenly collapsing on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026. However, the attempts to obtain medical attention were unsuccessful.
According to Gbolabo, some hospitals reportedly cited an ongoing doctors’ strike, while others failed to admit the gospel minister.
The singer’s death was announced by his family in a statement shared on his social media account. However, the family did not disclose the cause of death.
Toluwanisings suddenly collapsed, PA says
Speaking in Yoruba on Thursday, Gbolabo explained that he was not present when the incident occurred. He said he received a phone call and immediately rushed to the scene.
The personal assistant said the singer had appeared to be in good health before the incident.
He explained that people around the singer attempted to revive him before taking him to different hospitals in search of emergency treatment.
According to Gbolabo, the hospitals gave different explanations, and some reportedly declined to admit the singer.
He said the team continued trying to secure medical assistance but could not obtain the help they needed.
Gbolabo also said they prayed throughout the ordeal while doing everything possible to save the gospel singer.
Singer’s body deposited in mortuary
The personal assistant confirmed that Toluwanisings’ body had been deposited at a mortuary following his death.
He added that family members were gathering to discuss the situation and determine the next steps, including funeral arrangements.
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According to him, the family had yet to conclude the necessary discussions. The final decisions would be made after the relatives had met and agreed on the arrangements.
The family is expected to communicate details of the funeral in due course.
Family announces death of Toluwanisings
Toluwanisings’ family earlier announced his death in a statement shared through his social media account.
The statement described the late singer as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister.
Although the announcement confirmed his death, it did not provide details about what caused him to collapse or the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Gbolabo’s account has since drawn attention to the reported difficulties encountered while seeking emergency medical care in Ibadan.
However, the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death remain unclear, and no official cause of death was provided in the report.
