The family of late gospel singer Toluwanisings and his widow, Damilola Olayemi, have reportedly agreed that he will be buried at the family’s residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Lanre Alewilese, the singer’s friend and fellow musician, announced the development in an Instagram video on Sunday. He said the disagreement between Olayemi and her father-in-law had stemmed from a misunderstanding and had since been resolved.
The burial plans became a subject of public discussion after members of the singer’s family claimed that Olayemi preferred a cemetery burial over laying him to rest at their Ibadan home.
Toluwanisings’ father had also said that, if the family residence was not chosen, he would rather have his son buried in his hometown near his late mother.
The disagreement drew strong reactions online, with some users criticising the widow and calling for an investigation into the singer’s death. Alewilese has urged people to stop attacking Olayemi, noting that she is grieving a painful loss. He added that those who knew the singer and worked with him could attest to her support for her husband.
According to Alewilese, both sides have now agreed on the family home as the burial location. He appealed to fans and the public to respect the family’s privacy and give them space to mourn.
It is commendable that the family has found a way to move forward peacefully. May God comfort and strengthen Olayemi and all those grieving Toluwanisings.
