Gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings, collapsed and was rushed to multiple hospitals before he passed on. The question his death forced into the open was not simply about faith. Woli Agba, responding publicly, drew a clear distinction between spiritual feeding and physical well-being, warning that certain doctrines had conditioned believers to neglect their bodies in the name of faith.
The comedian was among the people who rushed Toluwanisings to the hospital after he was found collapsed on a staircase. Writing on Instagram on Thursday, October 15, he disclosed: “What he feared most and talked about repeatedly was what eventually affected him. He said many times, if not for anything, he’ll consider going abroad just because of Nigeria’s unreliable healthcare system.”
Hospitals gave different reasons for their inability or unwillingness to treat the singer, with some citing an ongoing strike and the absence of doctors.
The first hospital allegedly turned him away, and so did the second, and by the time they arrived at the third hospital, it was too late.
Woli Agba had posted a separate video on Friday, October 10, following Toluwanisings’ death, tackling growing questions about faith, beginning with a message a follower sent him the night before.
“Does prayer really work? I really want an answer,” the person had asked.
His response was direct: “Miracles should be respected,” he said, adding that the fact a pastor once prayed for someone and they were healed does not make healing an everyday guarantee.
He urged believers not to treat miracles as routine outcomes.
The comedian said he had spoken with his mentor, Apostle Wole Oladiyun, who shared four principles he believes every artist must adopt.
Oladiyun is a Nigerian clergyman and ordained preacher who founded and leads Christ Living Spring Apostolic Ministry.
The first principle was adequate rest. Woli Agba stressed that the body is a container for purpose, and without proper rest, even the most anointed person risks losing that container. “Give your body what it requires,” he said, directing the message at himself as much as at others.
The second was to stop comparing yourself to others. He warned that constant comparison chips away at a person’s mental and emotional health and reminded viewers that no two people are built the same.
Third, he urged every creative to be committed to a place of worship, whether a church or a mosque. Beyond spiritual benefits, he described such communities as vital support systems, particularly for those whose families may not always be present.
The four-point message addressed prayer, health, and the need for rest.
The comedian disabled comments on the post, sparking curiosity about his message on faith, health, and prayer.
On Wednesday, October 14, Woli Agba had shared an emotional post on Instagram against a stark black background with bold white text.
Accompanied by crying and broken heart emojis, the message read, “E joor now! Please hold on. Please don’t conclude. We are trusting God.”
Woli Agba, who had been doubtful of the death rumor, later confirmed the passing in an Instagram post.
Following the confirmation, Woli Agba, Bidemi Olaoba, Babatunmise, BBO, and others stormed the Ibadan residence of the late singer.
Posts about Toluwanisings’ death generated close to 50,000 comments across social media, according to Woli Agba.
The late singer was known for gospel songs, including A Very Big God and Onibuore.
His family confirmed the sad news, urging the public to keep his wife, family, and loved ones in prayers.
Online reports indicated Toluwanisings had collapsed on the stairs of his Ibadan residence following a worship event the previous night.
Woli Agba’s remarks have drawn attention to the challenges Nigerians face in accessing dependable medical care and the concerns that influence some people’s decisions to seek better living conditions outside the country. The prayer question that a follower raised on the night of October 14 remains, by Woli Agba’s own account, unanswered by Nigeria’s healthcare system.
