By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Popular Gospel Singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely celebrated for her soul-stirring track “Omije Ojumi,” has died.
A family source confirmed her demise on Tuesday night although no formal announcement has been issued yet.
Additional information surrounding her death is expected to be made public in the days ahead.
Her death comes after a prolonged period of concerns among fans, marked by repeated calls for prayers as she struggled with a serious medical condition affecting her leg.
Towards the end of 2025, a video showing the singer during a prayer session at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, surfaced online.
In the footage, she was seen seated with her leg stretched out while church leaders prayed fervently for her healing.
The clip sparked widespread alarm and sympathy as viewers grasped the gravity of her situation.
At the service, the officiating pastor disclosed that Akinnaanu had been suffering ongoing bleeding from the affected leg, leading to an intense moment of intercession.
The video rapidly spread across social media platforms, triggering nationwide prayer chains and an outpouring of support from admirers and fellow believers.
Despite public concern, the precise nature of her illness was never officially revealed.
Bunmi Akinnaanu’s music journey began at10. She later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time, eventually gaining prominence with “Omije Ojumi,” a song that resonated deeply with Nigerians.
Over the years, she released several other gospel tracks, earning her recognition as one of the respected voices in the Nigerian gospel music industry.