Ibraheem Luqman Offers Housing and Scholarships to Family of Late Gospel Singer Toluwanisings
An Ikirun-born philanthropist and All Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Osun Central, Ibraheem Luqman, has pledged to provide decent accommodation for the father of the late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, and scholarships for the singer’s two children.
The offer comes amid public concern over the living conditions of the singer’s elderly father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, after images and videos of his home circulated widely on social media.
In a statement released by his campaign organisation on Wednesday, Luqman said he had sent a team to Ikirun, Osun State, to meet Olayemi and convey his commitment to supporting the family. He proposed relocating the elderly man to more comfortable accommodation within Ikirun and sponsoring the education of Toluwanisings’ two daughters up to tertiary level.
A video of the visit shared online shows a member of Luqman’s delegation explaining the gesture to Olayemi. The representative stated that the candidate was concerned about the father’s housing situation and wanted to secure a peaceful place for him for at least two years, while also seeking permission to fund the grandchildren’s education.
The campaign described the intervention as a reflection of Luqman’s belief that community responsibility should form part of public service. It noted that the support aims to ease practical difficulties facing the family and offer hope for the children’s future, beyond mere expressions of sympathy.
The statement, however, presented the housing and scholarships as offers and pledges. It did not confirm that the father had already been relocated or that the scholarships had been formally activated.
Toluwanisings died in the early hours of 14 October 2026 in Ibadan after reportedly slumping. His death sparked public attention, with his personal assistant alleging difficulties in securing prompt medical care across several hospitals. The University College Hospital, Ibadan, stated it had no record of the singer being brought there. The exact cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
The family also faced disagreement over burial arrangements. The singer’s father preferred burial at the house his son built in Ibadan or beside his late mother in Ikirun. The widow, Akanbi Elizabeth, reportedly favoured a cemetery or church ground. Other relatives expressed varying preferences, delaying final plans. Reports available at the time did not confirm the burial location.
Toluwanisings is survived by his wife and two daughters. At a night of tributes in Ibadan on 27 October, his widow broke down in tears and appealed to the public not to forget her and the children.
