‘He Was Never Sick’ — Personal Assistant To Late Gospel Singer Recounts His Final Moments

The private assistant to late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly referred to as Toluwanisings, has recounted the circumstances surrounding the musician’s demise, saying he confirmed no indicators of sickness earlier than he all of the sudden slumped.

While talking with LEADERSHIP , the assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, disclosed that the singer was rushed to between seven and eight hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, after he slumped, however efforts to save lots of his life had been unsuccessful.

According to him, these across the singer initially tried to revive him earlier than taking him to hospitals for emergency medical consideration.

“He was not sick. He showed no signs of illness before he suddenly slumped,” Gbolabo mentioned whereas recounting the occasions resulting in the singer’s demise on Thursday.

He added that the household was nonetheless assembly to find out the subsequent steps, asking journalists to respect their determination to limit media entry to the residence in the interim.

“We do not allow media presence for now. The family members are still meeting, after which they will brief the media,” he mentioned.

Meanwhile, residents and associates of the late singer have expressed shock and disappointment over his sudden demise, describing him as somebody who appeared wholesome and lively shortly earlier than the incident.

A resident, Adeduntan Olukoya, who mentioned he had recognized Toluwanisings for shut to 5 years, expressed disbelief over the singer’s demise.

Olukoya additionally lamented the reported issue in securing medical consideration for the singer, alleging that he was taken to a number of hospitals after he slumped however was not promptly attended to.

He urged members of the general public, notably entertainers, to take routine medical check-ups and blood stress screenings severely.

Another resident, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Ademola, mentioned she was shocked by the information, noting that the singer had lately carried out at a reside worship occasion and appeared lively.

She additionally expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding his demise, notably reviews that he was taken to a number of hospitals whereas these round him sought emergency care.

The singer’s demise has left members of the family, neighbours and associates mourning, as they await additional data from the household on funeral preparations.