Gospel Singer Bunmi Akinnanu Dies, Known for Hit “Omije Ojumi”
Kehinde Adeleye
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, renowned for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away. The news was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close source familiar with her family, though an official statement has yet to be released.
Akinnanu had been battling a serious leg ailment, prompting months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention. In late 2025, a video from G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, circulated online, showing her seated with her leg extended while prayers were offered for her recovery.
During the service, the presiding cleric revealed that she had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, drawing widespread concern across Nigeria. Fans and well-wishers organized prayer vigils and flooded social media with messages of support.
Bunmi Akinnanu began her music journey at age 10 and later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time. Her breakout hit, “Omije Ojumi,” resonated deeply with Nigerians and established her as a respected voice in the gospel music industry. Over the years, she released multiple tracks that further solidified her influence in Nigerian gospel music.
Further details surrounding her death are expected to be released in the coming days.
