RENOWNED GOSPEL SINGER BUNMI AKINNAANU, AKA ‘OMIJE OJUMI,’ DIES
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, best known for her hit song Omije Ojumi, has passed away.
Her death was announced on Tuesday via a brief Instagram statement shared by fellow gospel artist Ayo Melody on behalf of her family. The post, accompanied by a photograph of the late singer and a video showing her remains, confirmed that she passed away at a Lagos hospital.
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The statement read in part: “With great sadness 💔😭 we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye (Omije Ojumi), who passed away on 12th January, 2026, at a Lagos hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest.”
Bunmi’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and healing as she battled a serious leg ailment. In October 2025, a video circulated online showing her during a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was seen seated with her affected leg stretched out while a pastor prayed for her recovery—an event that drew widespread sympathy from fans and colleagues in the gospel music community.
Akinnaanu began singing at a young age and later left a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time, leaving a lasting impact on Nigeria’s gospel scene.
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