The Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely known for her hit song ‘Omije Ojumi’, has died at the age of 48. Her death was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by fellow gospel artiste Ayo Melody on behalf of her family.
According to the statement, Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye died on January 12, 2026, in a Lagos hospital, following an illness. The family asked for prayers, saying, “May God grant her eternal rest.”
Her death comes months after she publicly appealed for prayers while battling a serious leg ailment. In October 2025, she was seen during a church service at G.F David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, receiving prayers as she sat with her leg stretched out, with an intravenous cannula attached to her hand.
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Bunmi Akinnaanu began singing at the age of 10 and later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full time. She rose to national prominence with ‘Omije Ojumi’ and went on to release other songs, including ‘O Ti Sure’, becoming a familiar voice in churches across Nigeria.
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