Two Men Arraigned Over Videos and Allegations About Late Singer Toluwanisings

Two men have been arraigned in Oyo State over the unauthorised recording and circulation of the late gospel singer Toluwanisings’ corpse, and separate allegations about his death, police said. The singer, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, died in Ibadan on October 14, 2026, after reportedly slumping. Police said Prophet Moses Idowu visited the morgue claiming he could resurrect the singer, recorded his body and shared the video without the family’s consent. He was also accused of making unsubstantiated allegations against the singer’s wife and manager. Idowu faces charges including unlawful recording and publication, defamation, indignity to a deceased person and conduct likely to breach the peace. His case was adjourned to December 2, 2026, and he was remanded in custody. A second man, Oladapo Joshua Dunminimnun, was arraigned over social media videos allegedly accusing the singer’s personal assistant and family members of causing his death. He faces charges related to false and defamatory publications and conduct likely to breach the peace. His case was adjourned to December 11, 2026. Toluwanisings was buried at his Ibadan residence on November 9 after disagreements between his father and widow over his final resting place. Police cautioned the public against circulating sensitive images of deceased people or making allegations without credible evidence.

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