Toluwanisings’ Grandmother Opposes Cemetery Burial

Controversies trailing the demise and burial of in style gospel singer Bayonile Bolaji, recognized by the stage title Toluwanisings, proceed as his grandmother has wavered on the place the singer must be buried.

In an interview in Osun with journalist Dunmininu, uploaded on social media on Monday, Sabitiyu Olayemi, the grandmother stated she had helped look after the singer and his mom earlier than he moved to Lagos however had not seen him for greater than 5 years.

The grandmother of the late gospel singer additionally alleged that he uncared for her for years earlier than his demise, claiming that he stopped sending her cash after often giving her monetary help.

“We have been taking care of Sodiq (Toluwanisings) and his mother even before he went to Lagos. He attended Arabic schools. When he was in grammar school, I would visit him,” she stated.

She stated she knew her grandson was a musician however was unaware that he had constructed a home or held a housewarming ceremony. She additionally acknowledged that the late singer uncared for her.

“I just knew he was a musician. I don’t know he built a house; I wasn’t aware of a housewarming. Even if I call him, they’ll tell me I shouldn’t. It has been over five years since I set my eyes on him,” she stated.

The grandmother recalled that the singer as soon as visited her along with his spouse and first little one however alleged that he not often supported her financially afterwards.

She stated she as soon as requested somebody within the village to assist her place a name to him as a result of she needed to talk with him.

Speaking on his funeral ceremony, she acknowledged that her grandchild shouldn’t be buried in a cemetery.

“I do not agree that Toluwanisings should be buried in a cemetery. It is at his house that they should bury him. They should not come and bury him close to his mother,” she stated.

She insisted that his stays must be buried on the home, including, “It is not possible; they have to bury him there.”

Toluwanisings’ demise has sparked disagreement amongst members of the family over his burial preparations. His father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, had stated he needed his son buried in the home he constructed or beside his late mom in Osun State.

The father additionally disputed reviews that the singer was 44 when he died, saying he was 34. Meanwhile, a person who recognized himself because the singer’s uncle, Lawal Ademola, has known as for an neutral investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise.

While talking of the singer’s demise, the grandmother stated, “When I heard he was dead, I felt so bad; even though I did not benefit, he is still my child. I know he is still an achievement. I cannot see Sodiq. I have accepted my fate. I wish God had taken me so that I wouldn’t see this evil,” she stated.