Gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu dies after prolonged illness
A Gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu professionally known as “Omije Ojumi” who was reported to have taken ill since 2025 has died.
This was after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment that was linked to her leg.
Bunmi Akinnanu began her musical journey at the age of 10 and later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time.
Her death was announced on Tuesday via a statement credited to her family.
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.
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.
She was 46 years old last November. Her death occurred 17 months after the demise of a gospel artist, Aduke Gold. She will be solely missed
