Widespread Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, greatest identified for her hit tune “Omije Ojumi,” has handed away.
The information of her demise was confirmed on Tuesday night by an in depth supply acquainted with the singer’s household.
As of now, the household has not launched an official assertion, although additional particulars are anticipated within the coming days.
Akinnanu’s demise follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a severe leg ailment.
In late 2025, a video of the singer at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, circulated on-line, displaying her seated along with her leg prolonged whereas prayers have been supplied for her restoration.
The footage drew widespread consideration and concern over the severity of her situation.
Through the service, the presiding cleric revealed that Akinnanu had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, prompting an intense prayer session.
The video shortly went viral, with followers and well-wishers throughout Nigeria organizing prayer vigils and flooding social media with messages of help.
The precise medical particulars of her sickness have been by no means formally disclosed.
Bunmi Akinnanu’s music journey started on the age of 10. She later left a profession in banking to pursue gospel music full-time, ultimately gaining prominence with “Omije Ojumi,” a tune that resonated deeply with Nigerians.
Over time, she launched a number of different gospel tracks, incomes her recognition as one of many revered voices within the Nigerian gospel music trade.
