Gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, is being laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, 9 November 2026.

The arrangements

According to funeral details shared on the singer's official Instagram page, the lying-in-state was scheduled for 9am to 10am, followed by a burial service from 10am to 11am at an event centre on Hope Road, Alakia, Ibadan. The announcement did not say where he would be interred.

The dispute

Toluwanisings died in the early hours of 14 October 2026. His burial was delayed by weeks of disagreement between his widow and his family over the arrangements, reportedly including where he should be buried. The Oyo State Police Command stepped in after learning of the dispute on 28 October, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Abimbola helping the two sides reach an agreement.

The burial

Videos from Monday's ceremony showed pallbearers in black suits carrying the singer's white casket, led by trumpeters, before he was taken to his home, where a private burial was held. Some fans remarked on the absence of fellow gospel artistes at the ceremony.

Background

Toluwanisings was a Nigerian gospel singer. The public dispute over his burial attracted wide attention.

Singer Portable has revealed how royalties from his breakthrough hit 'Zazoo Zehh' were shared.

What he said

In a video reported on Monday, 9 November 2026, Portable said rapper Olamide, who featured on the song, initially asked for 16 per cent because he contributed 16 bars, while the producer received 20 per cent. He said he later raised Olamide's share to 20 per cent because he felt 16 per cent was too small for an artiste of Olamide's status, and credited Olamide with helping him secure his royalties when the song came out. He said dancer Poco Lee received 30 per cent, and he kept 30 per cent for himself.

Background

'Zazoo Zehh', released in late 2021, became a massive street anthem and turned Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, into one of Nigeria's most talked-about artistes. The remix featured Olamide and Poco Lee. Portable has since been involved in several controversies and public disputes, but remains popular with fans of street-pop music.

Singer Naira Marley has announced that his Marlians Fest concert is returning this December.

What he announced

In a long post on his social media pages on Sunday, 8 November 2026, the Marlian Records founder said the show will hold on 12 December at the Eagles Club Field in Surulere, Lagos, as part of the 'Detty December' season. He spoke about a difficult period in his life without going into detail, saying rumours and negative stories had circulated about him and that he had deliberately stepped back to find peace and heal. He described the concert as an event about growth, healing and moving forward, and dedicated it partly to everyone 'we have lost along the way'. He said friends would join him on stage and thanked supporters who stood by him.

Background

Naira Marley became one of Nigeria's most popular street-pop stars with songs such as 'Soapy' and 'Issa Goal'. He faced intense public criticism after the death of his former signee, Mohbad, in September 2023, when questions were raised about Mohbad's earlier complaints against the label. Naira Marley was arrested and questioned by police over the death and was later released; he has denied any wrongdoing, and no charges against him have been reported in connection with Mohbad's death. A coroner's inquest was held into the circumstances. This week, VeryDarkMan has also revived discussion of the Mohbad case during his feud with Davido, while Davido's aide denied any link between the singer and Naira Marley's troubles.

How people reacted

Davido was among those who liked the announcement on Instagram. Fans were divided, with some welcoming his return and others saying the wounds from Mohbad's death were still fresh.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of stopping him from congratulating the Flamingos after their World Cup triumph.

What Obi said

Obi said he was at the airport in Abuja at about 7am on Monday, 9 November 2026, to catch a flight to Enugu, when he saw the Flamingos, who had just arrived with the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy. He said he asked his protocol officer to find out if he could go over and welcome the players, but was told that NFF officials had refused, reportedly warning that anyone who allowed him near the team would lose their job.

'Not the first time'

Obi said this was not the first time he had been prevented from supporting a national team. He recalled travelling to Uyo in March 2025 to watch a World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, and said that although he was warmly received before the match, he was not allowed the same access afterwards.

Background

The Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat on Saturday to become the first African team to win the tournament, and were welcomed back to Nigeria on Monday. President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady have both congratulated the team.

What happens next

The NFF had not publicly responded to Obi's claim at the time of writing.