Gistlife Headquarters — The atmosphere was thick with tears and “subtle” shades on Wednesday as the first daughter of the late gospel icon, Bunmi Akinnaanu (the legendary Omije Ojumi), finally broke her silence.

While the Service of Songs in Lagos was meant to be a solemn goodbye, it quickly turned into a “reveal-all” session as the daughter exposed the deep-seated family struggles her mother hid behind her beautiful voice and smile.

Standing before a crowd of weeping fans and gospel heavyweights, the daughter didn’t hold back. In a tribute that felt like a “shaking of tables,” she described her mother as the ultimate breadwinner who played the role of both parents.

“My mother was our everything. She was there when our father wasn’t,” she declared, sending a cold shiver through the audience.

She went on to reveal that her mother’s biggest prayer wasn’t just for hit songs, but for her daughter not to repeat the marital mistakes she had made.

In a moment that moved everyone to tears, the grieving daughter turned to her younger brother and made a fierce public promise to their late mother.

• She vowed to shield her brother and ensure he grows up to be the “Man of God” their mother always envisioned.
• She promised that despite the “shadows” in their family history, the Omije Ojumi bloodline would only produce responsible and successful children from now on.

This emotional outburst comes just days after a massive “clash” between the family and gospel artists. You’ll recall that the family reportedly scattered the initial burial plans made by her colleagues, claiming they didn’t need “public pity” or “begging for funds.”

The daughter’s words at the Service of Songs have now confirmed what many suspected: Evangelist Bunmi was a lone warrior.

Bunmi Akinnaanu rose to fame with the hit “Omije Ojumi” and remained a household name for years. Despite her success, she spent her final months battling a severe leg ailment—a battle she has now finally rested from.