The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into uncertainty following reports of the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings, sparking emotional reactions from comedian Woli Agba and other public figures.
The reported death was announced on Wednesday by Pelumi Olajengbesi, Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), in an emotional Instagram post.
Olajengbesi expressed deep concern over the increasing reports of young Nigerians dying prematurely, calling for divine mercy and protection.
Sharing a photograph of the singer, he wrote: “My God! What a life! No, Lord! We plead for Your mercy upon Toluwanisings.”
He continued: “I am deeply troubled by the deaths of young men and women. This is not God’s plan for us.”
The lawyer also rejected the recurring tragedy of untimely deaths among young people, declaring: “We say no to untimely death.”
Woli Agba, Boyebest react to Toluwanisings’ reported death
Amid the emotional reactions, popular Nigerian comedian and gospel entertainer Woli Agba urged the public not to draw conclusions, insisting that prayers were still ongoing for a miracle.
Reacting to the circulating reports on his social media page, Woli Agba wrote: “Please hold on. Please don’t conclude. We are trusting God. Please.”
His message suggested that some close associates and supporters were still hopeful despite the disturbing reports circulating online.
Similarly, gospel singer Boyebest expressed faith that divine intervention was still possible.
Responding in the comments section, Boyebest wrote: “Yes yes yes. Yeah I have faith in God. I do. God you’ll do this one.”
The reactions reflected the concern and uncertainty surrounding the singer’s reported death, with some entertainers continuing to express hope.
Confusion trails reports of Toluwanisings’ death
Reports concerning Toluwanisings began circulating on social media approximately two hours before Olajengbesi publicly addressed the development.
However, Woli Agba’s appeal for people not to conclude has raised questions about the singer’s condition and whether the reported death had been independently confirmed.
According to DAILY POST, the circumstances surrounding the singer’s reported death had not been disclosed at the time of its report.
No further details were provided regarding the cause of death or the events leading to the development.
The conflicting reactions have left supporters awaiting clearer information from the singer’s family, management or other authorised representatives.
As reactions continue across social media, many supporters are expressing concern and offering prayers for Toluwanisings.
The singer’s reported death and its circumstances remain unverified in this article, and further confirmation is awaited.