Nigerian gospel singer ToluwaniSings has died after reportedly slumping and being taken to between seven and eight hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, as desperate efforts to save his life proved unsuccessful, his aide, Babadunni Gbolabo, has revealed.

The singer, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died on Wednesday, October 14, after suddenly slumping, according to accounts from his aide and family.

Gbolabo said some hospitals cited a doctors’ strike, while others reportedly declined to admit the singer as those around him desperately searched for medical assistance.

Speaking on Thursday, the aide said he was not present when the incident occurred but rushed to the scene after receiving a call. He said the singer had appeared to be in good health before his sudden collapse.

“There was nothing wrong with him. He was very fine and in perfect condition. He just slumped. They tried to resuscitate him,” Gbolabo said.

He explained that the people around the singer made frantic efforts to revive him before moving between hospitals in search of treatment.

“Some said doctors were not working because of the strike. Some did not admit him at all. That is how it went. We tried our best, including prayers. We took him to up to seven to eight hospitals in Ibadan,” he added.

The aide’s account has brought renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, particularly the reported difficulties in securing emergency medical attention. However, the identities of the hospitals involved have not been disclosed in the account.

The cause of the singer’s death has also not been officially established in the reports available.

ToluwaniSings was known for gospel songs including A Very Big God and Onibuore, which earned him a following among gospel music lovers and worshippers.

His death came less than a day after he reportedly performed at a worship event in Ibadan on Tuesday, October 13.

Gbolabo said the singer’s body had been deposited at a mortuary as family members gathered to discuss funeral arrangements. He added that further decisions would be made after the family concluded its consultations.

The family had earlier confirmed the gospel minister’s death but did not disclose the cause or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding his final hours.