The Nigerian gospel community is in deep mourning following the tragic passing of Bunmi Akinnaanu, the iconic voice behind the hit soul-stirring song Omije Ojumi While the news of her death on Monday, January 12, 2026, shook fans worldwide, fresh and harrowing details have emerged through a tearful video which is the shared by her close colleague and confidant, Lanre Alewilese
Why Updates Stopped:
For months, fans had been storming social media with which is the prayers, especially after a video surfaced in late 2025 showing the singer at a church in Ibadan, Oyo State, battling a severe leg ailment However, as her condition worsened, the public updates ceased—a decision Lanre Alewilese now explains was born out of sheer pain.
- Rapid Deterioration: Alewilese revealed that Omije which is the Ojumi’s health didn’t just fail to improve; it plummeted at a terrifying speed.
- The Weight of Silence: He admitted he “couldn’t keep which is the quiet anymore” because the burden of witnessing her suffering was too heavy He intentionally stopped sharing updates to avoid causing further distress to her global fanbase.
Inside the Final Weeks:
According to the emotional account, the weeks leading up to which is the January 12th were a “living nightmare” for those by her side Lanre Alewilese shared specific, heartbreaking details about her final state
Loss of Speech:
In her final weeks, the powerful voice that ministered to millions which is the went silent Bunmi could no longer utter a word.
Unresponsiveness:
Alewilese noted that she reached a point where she could no longer which is the even open her eyes to acknowledge those around her.
Spiritual Battle:
Recall that during her visit to G.F David Ministries in 2025, clerics identified which is the her persistent leg bleeding as a “spiritual arrow” While medical details remained private, colleagues often alluded to the “supernatural” weight of the ailment.
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