Babadunni Gbolabo, the personal assistant to late gospel artiste, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji popularly known as Toluwanisings has disclosed that the singer died after being denied medical attention at about eight hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Gbolabo said the incident occurred on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, when Toluwanisings suddenly slumped.
Theliberationnews gathered that the ‘A Very Big God’ and ‘Onibuore’ crooner performed at a worship event the day before.
His death was confirmed by his family on Wednesday night.
Speaking on Thursday, Babadunni said he was not at the scene when the singer collapsed but rushed over after receiving a distress call.
“I am Babadunni Gbolabo. I am the PA to ToluwaniSings. When it happened in the morning, I wasn’t here, so they called me, and I came,” he said.
He said the singer showed no signs of illness before the incident and that frantic efforts were made to revive him.
“There was nothing wrong with him. He was very fine and in perfect condition. He just slumped. They tried to resuscitate him. They went into helter-skelter. They took him to some hospitals, but they were giving excuses.
“Some said doctors were not working because of the strike. Some did not admit him at all. That is how it went. We tried our best, including prayers. We took him to up to seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan, but God said his time was up,” Babadunni recounted.
He confirmed that the singer’s remains had been deposited at a mortuary as family members converge to decide on burial arrangements.
“The family members are here. So, we are all just managing the situation, as the body is currently at the mortuary. Once the family members meet and are clear on things, we will know the next step to take.
“But they haven’t done the necessary things. Whatever they conclude upon arrival, that is what we will execute,” he added.
