Omije Ojumi’ gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu is dead

The gospel singer, Evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly called Omije Ojumi track has been reported dead at a Lagos hospital, a sad incident which occurred on January 12, 2026.

Penpushing reports that the death of the musician whose song titled,’Omije Ojumi’ widely-loved track was made known on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family.

“With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye OMIJE OJUMI, passed away on 12th January, 2026, at Lagos hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest’, the post read

Penpushing further reports that a statement signed by Olawale Akinnaanu on behalf of the family, did not disclosed cause of death, however, the post was accompanied by a photograph of the deceased.

The late song writer, it would be recalled had, a few months earlier, publicly sought prayers over a leg complication,while in October 2025, during a service at G.F. David Ministries, Ibadan, a video showed the gospel artiste seated with her leg stretched on a chair while a cleric prayed for her.

Penpushing also reports that the pastor had spoken about persistent bleeding in the leg and described the condition as a spiritual attack, however, there is no confirmation that the ailment was connected to her death.

The deceased began singing at a young age and later left a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time,while she shot to prominence with her hit song “Omije Ojumi”, which became a staple in churches and Christian homes across Nigeria, followed by other releases, including “O Ti Sure.”

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