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Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies

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The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, announced his death, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. The family statement was released on Wednesday evening, the Nigerian outlet Daily Post reports, without giving the cause of death.

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