Weeks after the demise of Nigerian vocalist Toluwanisings, his maternal family has come forward to publicly challenge allegations made by his widow. They assert that they can no longer maintain silence following reports that the wife visited Ikirun and made damaging claims against them, prompting them to share their version of events surrounding the singer's passing.
A family representative, Mr Babatunde, granted an interview to Dunminiun, elucidating the reasons behind the family's decision to speak out, despite their initial reluctance to engage in public discourse surrounding the singer's untimely death. He explained that numerous interview requests had been extended to the family since Toluwanisings' demise, but they had deliberately chosen to remain silent, wishing to grieve privately rather than turn their sorrow into a public spectacle.
However, this stance shifted dramatically, according to Mr Babatunde, when news reached them that the singer's wife had allegedly visited Ikirun. During this visit, she reportedly blamed the maternal family for the strained relationship between Toluwanisings and his paternal relatives, further claiming that pressure exerted by the maternal side may have contributed to his death. These accusations, Mr Babatunde stated, were deeply hurtful and necessitated a public response from the family.
Maternal Family Responds To Wife's Accusations
Mr Babatunde conveyed that the wife had allegedly asserted they placed undue pressure on the singer, and that this pressure might have played a role in his death. The family found these claims profoundly distressing and felt compelled to address them directly. In his own words, Mr Babatunde clarified:
"We have been receiving interview requests from different quarters, but we deliberately chose to remain silent for a while because we felt the interviews were unnecessary, especially since this is not a campaign for Toluwanising's forthcoming election. However, we decided to speak out after his wife came to Ikirun and allegedly tarnished our family's name, claiming that we, his maternal family, were responsible for his strained relationship with his paternal family, that we put him under pressure and that this may have contributed to his death."
He continued to challenge the premise of these accusations:
"We have now decided to clarify these allegations and share our own side of the story. Is it a crime for a brother to give money to his younger siblings, or for members of a family to have misunderstandings? We are not here to argue with anyone but to set the record straight." This highlights the family's defensive stance and their desire to present a counter-narrative to the public.
Fan Reactions To The Family Interview
The interview elicited a strong and divided response across online platforms, with many fans expressing contrasting opinions on whether the family's decision to go public was appropriate at this sensitive time. Some of the reactions from fans include:
- @ruttees\_taiwo commented: "So buying foodstuffs for the father-in-law is a crime; God abeg o help Toluwani's wife"
- @miz\_vickyofficial wrote: "Nobody love this wife from both families, jare cos if they do ni they still won't grant this interview instead, they will make peace."
- @bellissimoconcept stated: "You people should stop this nonsense interview; we are not interested. Keep your story"
- @ootope_francis_ said: "Dunmininu Abi kini oruko e ganna I thought @npfoys has settled this case, if I state a protest against you omo you will regret this act oo"
- @mz_krdl added: "This guy needs to be arrested"
Toluwanisings' Burial Details Confirmed Amidst Family Drama
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the family of the late singer Toluwanisings formally announced the funeral arrangements, sharing details on his official Instagram page. The announcement confirmed plans for his final burial to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to the notice, the lying-in-state and burial service were scheduled for Monday, 9th November 2026, at the Banjola Event and Conference Center, Alakia.
Following this announcement, fans, colleagues, and fellow gospel musicians flooded the comments section with expressions of grief, sharing emotional tributes and prayers for the singer's family. Many found it challenging to come to terms with his passing, describing his death as heartbreaking and difficult to accept, underscoring the deep emotional impact he had on his community.