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.

Ghanaian singer Efya has married Nigerian singer Tómi Thomas in a traditional ceremony in Accra.

The wedding

The 39-year-old singer and her 33-year-old partner married on Friday, 6 November 2026, surrounded by family, friends and well-known figures from Ghana's entertainment industry, according to reports. Guests reportedly included Ghana's Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, as well as Sister Derby, Fella Makafui, Hajia4Reall, Efia Odo and Kafui Danku.

Background

The wedding comes six years after Efya said publicly that she would never get married. The couple's relationship became public in February 2026, when their families held a knocking ceremony on Valentine's Day; their management later said that ceremony did not complete the traditional marriage rites. Efya, whose real name is Jane Awindor, is one of Ghana's best-known female vocalists. Tómi Thomas is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for R&B and Afro-soul music.

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.