Popular Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known for her hit track Omije Ojumi, has passed away, a close source familiar with her family confirmed on Tuesday evening.
Details surrounding her death remain limited, and the family has yet to issue an official statement. Further information is expected in the coming days.
Akinnanu had been battling a serious leg ailment for several months, prompting public appeals for prayers and divine intervention. In late 2025, a video circulated online showing her at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, seated with her leg extended as clerics prayed for her recovery.
During the service, the presiding pastor revealed that Akinnanu had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, which led to an intense prayer session. The video quickly gained widespread attention, with fans and well-wishers organizing prayer vigils and flooding social media with messages of support. The exact medical details of her illness were never publicly disclosed.
Bunmi Akinnanu began her music journey at the age of 10 and eventually left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time. She rose to prominence with Omije Ojumi, a song that resonated deeply with Nigerians, and went on to release several other tracks that cemented her reputation as a respected voice in the Nigerian gospel music scene.
Her passing marks a significant loss to the gospel music community, with fans and fellow musicians mourning the death of a talented and beloved artist.
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