Social media users have expressed sympathy for Elizabeth, the widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings, following an emotional moment at her husband’s funeral.
In a video making the rounds online, Toluwanisings’ widow was seen in tears as an unidentified woman consoled her during the funeral ceremony.
Reacting to the emotional footage, a social media user identified as Esther Ijewere wrote, “She’s lost so much weight. God, please strengthen and comfort her.”
One melissa_okani wrote, “Life is not fair
One tobaemmanuel wrote, “Omg, how will this wound heal?
One oyarnut wrote, “May God comfort her and him with her and her children
One thubia2024 wrote, “I feel so bad for his wife. Toluwanisings is her first and only love; may God strengthen her. Family and friends should always show her love because this is very hard for her
One biddiegold wrote, “This is too much. Be comforted in Jesus’ name
One xter_cakes_n_pastries wrote, “This is painful. Lord, please come through for this woman”.
Watch the clip below;
At his Night of Tribute, the late gospel singer Toluwanisings’ wife, Elizabeth, broke down in tears as she spoke about how much she missed her husband. She also pleaded with him not to forget her and their two daughters.
Recall that last week, his widow, Damilola Olayemi, reportedly yielded to pressure from her late husband’s family and agreed to have him buried at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Following the singer’s death, a disagreement reportedly broke out between his family and his wife over where he should be buried.
His father had expressed his desire to have his son buried in the house he built in Ibadan or taken to Ikirun, where his late mother was buried. However, his wife reportedly opposed the request, preferring a cemetery or church burial ground.
Toluwanisings’ uncle also alleged that his wife initially refused to have him buried at the house. According to him, the family suggested their ancestral home, but she also rejected the idea, reportedly citing the distance.
Recall that the singer died in the early hours of October 14, 2026, after reportedly collapsing at his residence in Ibadan.
His personal assistant, Babadunni, had recounted how the singer suddenly slumped and was rushed to several hospitals before he eventually died. The PA maintained that his boss was in good health before the incident and described his death as God’s timing.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, a Night of Tribute was held in honour of the late singer, with several entertainers and colleagues in attendance. They included actress Bimbo Oshin, Woli Agba, Yinka Alaseyori, Laolu Gbenjo, Esther Igbekele, Akintayo Akinwande, SB Live, Bidemi Olaoba, Mr Gbera, Peterson Okopi and Sarah Apekeola, among others.
During the event, Woli Agba recounted an emotional encounter in which Elizabeth asked him where her husband was. He disclosed that the seemingly simple question left him struggling to find the right words, as he stuttered and stammered while trying to respond. He also appealed to the public to remember the singer’s widow in their prayers and shared details of her last memory of her husband.
Meanwhile, actress Mercy Aigbe had made a passionate appeal on behalf of the late singer’s wife, urging members of the public and his family to allow her to mourn in peace.
The actress stressed that Elizabeth needed love, support, strength and enough space to grieve, rather than being bullied, judged, criticised or forced to defend herself before the court of public opinion.
In another post, Mercy also criticised those conducting interviews with the singer’s family amid the controversy. Questioning whether people had lost their sense of humanity and compassion, she noted that a young man had died in his prime, leaving behind a grieving wife and two young children.
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