Popular Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, professionally known as Bunmi “Omije Ojumi,” has died.
Akinnaanu’s death was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family.
Sharing a picture of the late singer and a video of her remains, he wrote: “With great sadness 💔😭 we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnanu Adeoye (OMIJE OJUMI), who passed away on 12th January 2026 at a Lagos hospital in Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest 🙏.”
The singer’s passing comes months after she publicly appealed for prayers and divine healing while battling a serious leg ailment.
In late 2025, a video of Akinnanu surfaced online from a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State. In the footage, she was seen seated with her leg extended while prayers were offered for her recovery.
The video sparked widespread concern as it revealed the severity of her health condition. During the service, the cleric leading the prayers disclosed that the singer had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg.
The footage quickly went viral, prompting fans and well-wishers across the country to organize prayer sessions and flood social media with messages of support.
Despite the public concern, the exact nature of her medical condition was never officially disclosed.
Bunmi Akinnanu began her musical journey at the age of 10 and later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time.
She rose to prominence with the hit “Omije Ojumi,” a song that resonated deeply with Nigerians, and went on to release several tracks that solidified her position as a respected voice in the industry.
