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Nigerian gospel musician Toluwanisings dies aged 34

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Nigerian gospel musician Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known by the stage name Toluwanisings, has died aged 34. In an opinion piece, Festus Adedayo pays tribute to the Yoruba artist and criticises the judgements expressed on social media after his death.

Nigerian gospel musician Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known by the stage name Toluwanisings, has died aged 34, reports Premium Times. Columnist Festus Adedayo paid tribute to him in an opinion piece published by the outlet.

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