Finally, Toluwanisings’ Widow Bows To Pressure, Agrees Hubby Be Buried At Home

Damilola Olayemi, the widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, has reportedly agreed that her husband’s remains be buried at his house in Ibadan, Oyo State, following a disagreement with his family over his burial arrangements.

Lanre Alewilese, a close friend and colleague of the deceased singer, confirmed the development, revealing that Damilola and the singer’s father had reached a mutual understanding after a meeting.

According to Alewilese, the disagreement between both parties has been resolved, with the family agreeing that the singer would be buried at the house he built in Ibadan.

He also appealed to Nigerians to stop criticising Damilola on social media, noting that the widow was already dealing with the emotional pain of losing her husband.

Describing the controversy as a misunderstanding, he said:

“The disagreement between Toluwanisings’ father and his widow has been resolved. What happened was just a misunderstanding. The duo have agreed to bury Toluwanisings at his house.”

Alewilese also defended Damilola’s character, describing her as a good and accommodating wife. He added that the late singer’s band members could testify to how supportive she had been.

Appealing to the public to show her compassion, he said:

“Please for God’s sake, let peace reign. Damilola is very young for what she’s currently going through. I’m very close to the deceased; his wife is accommodating. All his band members can attest to this.”

Recall that the burial controversy sparked heated discussions online after the singer’s family, in a viral interview, alleged that Damilola had rejected the plan to bury her husband at his Ibadan residence.

She reportedly preferred that he be buried in a cemetery.

However, Toluwanisings’ father kicked against her alleged position, insisting that his late son’s remains should be taken to their hometown and buried beside his late mother if he could not be buried at his Ibadan residence.

A representative of the family also reportedly threatened that they would exhume the singer’s remains if he was buried in a public cemetery against their wishes.

The controversy sparked widespread reactions, with many questioning the widow’s decision and calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s sudden death.

However, following the reported agreement between both parties, Alewilese has urged Nigerians to stop criticising Damilola and allow her to grieve in peace.

“If you truly love the singer, let his wife have peace now that his burial place has been resolved,” he said.