Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known for her hit song Omije Ojumi, has died.
Her death was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close source familiar with the singer and her family. As of the time of filing this report, the family has not released an official statement, with more details expected later.
Akinnanu’s death comes months after she publicly sought prayers and divine healing while battling a serious leg ailment.
In late 2025, a video of the gospel singer surfaced online during a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State. In the footage, she was seen seated with her leg stretched out as prayers were offered for her recovery.
The video raised serious concern among fans after it revealed the severity of her condition. During the service, the cleric leading the prayers disclosed that the singer had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, which led to intense prayers for healing.
The video quickly went viral, drawing sympathy from Nigerians across the country. Many fans and well-wishers organised prayer sessions and flooded social media with messages of support for the gospel singer.
The exact medical details of her illness were never officially made public.
Bunmi Akinnanu began her music journey at the age of 10. She later left a career in banking to focus fully on gospel music.
She rose to national prominence with Omije Ojumi, a song that deeply touched many listeners and became widely popular in churches and Christian gatherings.
Over the years, she released several other gospel songs, earning recognition as a respected voice in Nigeria’s gospel music scene.
