Plans for the burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, have been suspended following unresolved issues within her family.

The development was announced by gospel artiste Lanre Alewilese via his Instagram page on Saturday.

“This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial of our late sister and colleague, Lady Evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu a.k.a. Omije Ojumi, by the Burial Planning Committee have been totally cancelled,” Alewilese wrote in the caption.

He said the decision was taken due to issues arising from within the singer’s family.

“This decision becomes necessary due to some issues arising from and within her family.

“We are deeply sorry and regret the inconveniences,” the post added.

Before the cancellation, burial activities scheduled to hold in Lagos included a service of songs, candlelight procession and tribute night on Tuesday, January 20, at the LTV 8 Ground in Ikeja, while a private interment for family members and close associates was planned for January 21.

In a follow-up video message delivered in Yoruba, Alewilese clarified that the decision to suspend the burial arrangements was not personal but taken collectively by the family and the burial planning committee.

“This is not my personal decision. It is the conclusion of the family and the burial committee,” he said.

He explained that he was asked to inform Nigerians of the change, adding that the previously announced programmes had been put on hold.

“The Tuesday and Wednesday programmes we earlier fixed at the LTV 8 venue are now on hold because of some reasons. The family will update Nigerians after they have come to a conclusion,” he stated.

Akinnaanu died on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital.

Her death was announced by fellow gospel singer Ayo Melody in a statement shared on Instagram on behalf of the family.

“With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, Omije Ojumi, who passed away on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest,” the statement read.

Fondly called Omije Ojumi after her widely celebrated gospel song, Akinnaanu began singing at a young age before leaving a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.

In October 2025, a video surfaced online showing the gospel singer during a church service at G.F. David Ministries, Ibadan, where prayers were offered for her over an undisclosed ailment. There has been no official confirmation linking the condition to her death.

The family Is expected to announce new burial arrangements at a later date. (Sunday PUNCH)

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