“God Forbid” to “Rest in Peace”: Fans Heartbroken as Bunmi Akinnanu Dies

You will recall that Gistlife earlier reported that fans were aggressively rejecting the “tragic news” flooding the internet a few hours ago. People were commenting “God Forbid” and “Back to Sender,” hoping it was just another one of those internet hoaxes. But sadly, credible sources close to the family have now confirmed that the legendary gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away on Tuesday evening.

Remember that viral video from late 2025? The one where she was spotted at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan? She was seated, leg stretched out, bleeding, while the cleric and congregation fired serious prayers for her. We all saw it and panic started then, but we kept hope alive.

The family hasn’t dropped the official press release yet, but insiders say she fought a hard battle with that leg ailment till the end.

From working inside banking hall to holding microphone at age 10, she gave us “Omije Ojumi,” a song that actually wiped tears from many people’s eyes. Now, the singer herself has gone to rest.

It is a dark day for the Nigerian gospel industry. As we wait for the family to speak, let’s keep them in our prayers.