Bunmi Akinnaanu, a well-known gospel singer who was affectionately known as Omije Ojumi due to her popular song of the same name, passed away.
On behalf of the family, her coworker Ayo Melody posted a statement on Instagram on Tuesday announcing her passing.
She passed away in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026, according to the post, which included a picture of the deceased and a brief video.
It read in part, “With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye OMIJE OJUMI, passed away on 12th January, 2026, at Lagos hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest.”
Olawale Akinnaanu signed the statement on the family’s behalf.
Akinnaanu had publicly requested prayers over a leg issue few months prior, however, the cause of death was not made public.
A video from a service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan in October 2025 showed the gospel singer sitting with her leg outstretched on a chair while a cleric prayed for her.
The pastor had discussed the leg’s continuous bleeding, characterizing it as a spiritual attack.
There is no proof, though, that the illness had anything to do with her passing.
Akinnaanu started singing at an early age and eventually quit her job as a banker to focus entirely on gospel music.
She shot to fame with her hit song “Omije Ojumi”, which became a staple in churches and Christian homes across Nigeria, followed by other releases, including “O Ti Sure.”
