Damilola Olayemi, the widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, has reportedly agreed with her husband’s family to have him buried at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, following days of disagreement over his final resting place.
The development was disclosed by the singer’s close associate, Lanre Alewilese, in an Instagram video on Sunday.
Alewilese said the disagreement between the widow and her father-in-law had been resolved, describing the controversy as a misunderstanding.
He also appealed to Nigerians to stop attacking Olayemi, who has faced criticism on social media over her initial position on the burial arrangements.
According to him, Nigerians ought to exercise restraint and show compassion towards the widow who is going through a difficult period following her husband’s death.
Alewilese described Olayemi as an accommodating woman, adding that members of the singer’s band could attest to her character.
“Please, for God’s sake, let peace reign. Damilola is very young for what she’s currently going through. I’m very close to the deceased; his wife is accommodating. All his band members can attest to this,” he said.
He further confirmed that the disagreement between the widow and her father-in-law had been resolved, with both parties agreeing that the singer would be buried at his Ibadan residence.
“The disagreement between Toluwanisings’ father and his widow has been resolved. What happened was just a misunderstanding. The duo have agreed to bury Toluwanisings at his house,” Alewilese added.
He appealed to Nigerians to respect the widow’s privacy and allow the family to mourn without further hostility.
“If you truly love the singer, let his wife have peace now that his burial place has been resolved,” he said.
Recall that the disagreement followed claims by members of Toluwanisings’ family that the 32 year old widow rejected their proposal to bury the singer at his Ibadan residence and preferred a cemetery.
His father had maintained that if burial at the residence was not possible, his son should be taken to his hometown and buried beside his late mother.
The dispute generated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians questioning the widow’s position and calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s sudden death.
According to the family, the 32-year-old widow reportedly preferred that her husband be buried in a cemetery rather than at their home.
However, the singer’s father insisted that his son’s remains should be taken to his hometown and buried close to his late mother if burial at the Ibadan residence was not possible.
The disagreement generated widespread reactions on social media, with some users criticising the widow’s position and questioning the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bolaji, died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping. His death sparked concerns and calls for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
A night of tributes was held for the singer at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, where family members, friends and colleagues gathered to honour his memory.
