Tope Alabi, Ebuka Songs, Others Pay Emotional Tributes To Toluwanisings
Kehinde Adeleye
Nigerian gospel singers, including Tope Alabi, Yinka Alaseyori, Bidemi Olaoba, Ebuka Songs and Peterson, have mourned their colleague, Toluwanisings, following his sudden death.
The singers took to social media to express their grief, pay tribute to the deceased and offer prayers for his family, friends and colleagues.
Toluwanisings reportedly slumped at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday while preparing to take his children to school.
According to his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, the singer died after being turned away by 7 hospitals in Ibadan.
Reacting to the news, Tope Alabi described the death as a major shock, saying she was struggling to come to terms with the loss.
“This is such a big shock! I still can’t wrap my head around this. It hurts, but I will not sorrow as those who have no hope. I find comfort in knowing that a saint has joined the angels,” she wrote.
She prayed for God to comfort the singer’s family, friends and colleagues, adding that he would be remembered.
“Toluwanisings, rest on, dear one, in the bosom of your Lord. May God comfort and strengthen your family, friends, and colleagues. You will forever be remembered,” she added.
Yinka Alaseyori also paid tribute to the late singer, expressing faith despite the pain of his death.
“Even in our pain, Lord we judge you faithful. It is well. Rest Easy Soldier,” she wrote on Instagram.
Similarly, Bidemi Olaoba shared a message of faith and hope, saying the tragedy had left many struggling to understand the loss.
“Lord, we judge You faithful, even in moments like this when words fail us and our hearts are heavy. Even when we do not understand, we choose to trust You,” he wrote.
He added that despite the tears and uncertainty, he remained committed to trusting in God’s unfailing love.
Ebuka Songs also expressed his grief, reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of remaining committed to one’s purpose.
“Ko si kan kan ninu aye (there’s nothing in this world),” he wrote.
The singer said he had been at a loss for words since receiving news of his colleague’s death, adding that his flight that day had become an opportunity for deep reflection.
“My condolences to the families and friends of our dearest brother,” he added.
Peterson, another gospel singer, shared a broken heart emoji alongside one of Toluwanisings’ songs, expressing his grief in an emotional tribute.
Singer Busola Oke, popularly known as Eleyele, also described the loss as painful, praising the deceased’s humility, talent and commitment to gospel music.
“Why do good people leave so soon, Toluwanisings this is painful, your humility, talent, love for others and dedication to the kingdom’s project is priceless. It is well Great Soldier, rest in power,” she wrote.
The tributes have highlighted the grief within Nigeria’s gospel music community following the singer’s death, with colleagues remembering him for his music, faith and dedication to his work.
