Popular Nigerian female gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, fondly called Omije Ojumi after her widely-loved track of the same title, has passed away.
Bunmi’s passing was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family.
The post, accompanied by a photograph of the late singer and a short clip, stated that she died in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026.
It reads in part: “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 statement was signed by Olawale Akinnaanu on behalf of the family.
Even though the cause of death was not disclosed, Bunmi had, a few months ago, publicly sought prayers over a leg complication.
During a service at G.F. David Ministries, Ibadan in October 2025, a video showed the gospel artiste seated with her leg stretched on a chair while a pastor prayed for her.
The said pastor had spoken about persistent bleeding in the leg and described the condition as a spiritual attack.
It is not clear however whether the ailment was connected to her passing.
Bunmi began singing at a young age and later left a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.
Her hit song “Omije Ojumi” shot her to prominence, which became a staple in churches and Christian homes across Nigeria, followed by other releases, including “O Ti Sure.”
May her soul rest in peace.
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