It is a sad time for fans and lovers of gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinaanu, better known as Omije Ojumi, as she passes away.
According to reports, the singer took ill around 2025, and all efforts to get her back on her feet were futile. Reports claim that the undisclosed ailment was linked to her leg.
The gospel singer was 46 years old before her untimely death.
The sad news of her death is coming just a day after Pastor Segun Arole asked after her on Instagram.
He said, “Where is Singer Omije Oju mi?. We heard that she was sick and we donated money. You can’t tell us to be praying without knowing her condition. What are the Yoruba Gospel artistes doing about this? People close to her should please update us about her situation. If she needs more money for medical treatment, let us know. This woman must not d!e”.
Many have taken to social media to mourn her.
Actress Funke Etti wrote, “Haa
One Mary Nurpsey wrote, “OMG ohhhhh no maybe if she had listened to that person that sent her the prophecy of her sickness back then this would have been avoided
One Olowoone wrote, “The hilarious Yoruba prophet saw this coming cause he made a video 2 days back asking about her health issues. This is really heartbreaking
One modupe_ola_mii wrote, “I believe she is in a better place, no more pains
One ellamiddy2023 wrote, “After all the struggle to make a better living. Omoh, may we not die before our time. Rest easy ma’am
One iam_lope_mi wrote, “Life is indeed fragile
One softly.feyii wrote, “Oh my God! Ahhh, what’s going on this New Year?”
The sad news is coming while Yoruba Nollywood is still dealing with the loss of Allwell Ademola. Kemi Filani reported on 27th that the actress had passed away after suffering a heart attack at her residence. The sad news was confirmed by colleagues of the deceased via their respective social media. The likes of Damola Olatunji, Mr Latin, Faithia Williams, and Bidemi Kosoko were the first to mourn her.
She was finally laid to rest last week in the presence of her colleagues, family, friends, and loved ones.
Just a day back, BBNaija former housemate, Liquorose, was thrown into mourning as she lost a loved one. Though not revealing who, she shared a candlelight photo on her Instagram page, expressing heartbreak over the person’s death.