PHILANTHROPIST OFFERS HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO LATE TOLUWANISINGS’ FAMILY
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An Ikirun-born philanthropist and All Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Osun Central, Ibraheem Luqman, has pledged to provide accommodation for the father of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, and scholarships for the deceased’s two daughters.
The intervention follows public concern over the living conditions of the singer’s father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, after photos and videos showing the condition of his home circulated on social media.
In a statement released by his campaign organisation on Wednesday, Luqman said he had sent a delegation to Ikirun, Osun State, to meet the elderly man and inform him of his plans to support the family.
According to the statement, the philanthropist offered to relocate Olayemi to more comfortable accommodation within Ikirun to improve his living conditions. He also pledged to sponsor the education of the late singer’s two daughters.
The statement, titled “Ibraheem Adekunle Offers Housing, Scholarships to Late Toluwanisings’ Family,” said the decision was motivated by concern for the elderly man’s welfare.
It read, “Moved by concern over the living conditions of the elderly father, Dr. Luqman, who hails from Ikirun, Osun State, dispatched a team to the town today to meet with Mr Olayemi and communicate his commitment to supporting the family.”
The statement added that Luqman had offered to provide decent accommodation for the singer’s father to enable him to live in a more comfortable and dignified environment.
It further stated that the APM candidate had pledged scholarships for the late singer’s two daughters to support their education and help secure their future despite the loss of their father.
In a video of the delegation’s visit shared online, one of its members explained that Luqman wanted to address the elderly man’s housing needs and provide educational support for his grandchildren.
The delegate said, “Luqman asked us to visit you for two reasons. Firstly, he is concerned about your housing condition. He said we should find a comfortable place for you to live for at least two years, where you can have peace of mind.
“He also said he wants to sponsor your grandchildren’s education up to the higher institution level, so he would like to have your permission.
“This recent event is heartbreaking because our friend who died was one of the stars of Ikirun,” the delegate added.
Luqman’s campaign organisation said the gesture reflected his commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society and his belief that community service should be an essential part of public service.
It noted that although the death of a loved one leaves an emotional void, the intervention was intended to ease some of the family’s immediate challenges and provide a better future for the children.
The organisation added that the initiative was designed to go beyond expressions of sympathy by addressing the family’s practical needs and the long-term welfare of the singer’s daughters.
However, the announcement described the accommodation and scholarships as offers and pledges, without confirming that the relocation had taken place or that the scholarship arrangements had been implemented.
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of October 14, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, after reportedly slumping. His death sparked public concern after his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, alleged that efforts to secure medical attention involved visits to several hospitals before the singer died.
The University College Hospital, Ibadan, said it had no record of the singer being brought to its facility. The exact cause of his death had not been publicly confirmed in the reports provided.
Beyond the circumstances surrounding his death, disagreements within the family over his burial arrangements also attracted public attention.
The singer’s father reportedly wanted his son buried at the house he built in Ibadan or, alternatively, beside his late mother in Ikirun. His widow, Akanbi Elizabeth, was said to prefer burial in a cemetery or church ground, explaining that she would be uncomfortable living in a house where her husband was buried, particularly with their children.
The singer’s uncle, Lawal Ademola, reportedly supported a home burial or burial beside the singer’s mother in Ikirun if the first option was not feasible. He also claimed that the widow had objected to taking the body to Ikirun because of the distance.
The singer’s grandmother, Sabitiyu Olayemi, also opposed a cemetery burial and insisted that her grandson should be buried at the house he built, rejecting the alternative of burying him beside his mother.
The disagreement delayed burial arrangements and generated public debate over the wishes of the singer’s paternal family and his widow. The reports provided did not establish a final burial location.
The family dispute also brought attention to the singer’s upbringing and relationship with his relatives. His father said the singer’s mother died when he was about six months old and that he was raised largely by maternal relatives. He also disputed reports that his son was older than 34, stating that he was born in July 1992.
The gospel singer was survived by his wife and two daughters. At a night of tributes held in Ibadan on October 27, his widow reportedly broke down in tears as she mourned him and appealed to the public not to forget her and their children.
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