Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known for the soul-lifting song Omije Ojumi, has been confirmed dead.
A source close to the singer’s family disclosed her passing on Tuesday evening, though no official statement has been released as of the time of filing this report.
Details surrounding the circumstances of her death remain sketchy, with family members yet to speak publicly on the development.
Background
Akinnanu’s demise comes months after she made public appeals for prayers as she battled a prolonged leg ailment that kept her largely out of public engagements.
In late 2025, a video of the singer during a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, surfaced online, drawing widespread attention.
The footage showed her seated with her leg stretched out while prayers were offered for her healing, sparking concern among fans over the seriousness of her condition.
During the service, the officiating cleric disclosed that the singer had been dealing with persistent bleeding in her leg, prompting intense prayers for divine intervention.
The video went viral on social media, with many Nigerians organising prayer sessions and sending messages of encouragement to the gospel artiste.
Akinnanu began her music journey at the age of 10 and later abandoned a banking career to pursue gospel music fully, rising to prominence with Omije Ojumi.
She went on to release several other gospel songs and earned respect as one of the notable voices in Nigeria’s gospel music scene.
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