Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, fondly known as Omije Ojumi after her widely acclaimed song of the same title, has died.
Her death was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by fellow gospel artiste, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family.
According to the statement, Akinnaanu passed away on January 12, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos. A photograph and short video clip accompanied the announcement.
“With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye (Omije Ojumi), who passed away on January 12, 2026, at a Lagos hospital in Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest,” the statement read.
The announcement was signed by Olawale Akinnaanu on behalf of the family. The cause of her death was not disclosed. However, the gospel singer had earlier appealed for prayers over a leg-related health challenge.
In October 2025, a video from a service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan showed her seated with her leg stretched on a chair while a cleric prayed for her.
During the prayer session, the pastor referenced persistent bleeding in the leg and described the condition as a spiritual attack. There has been no official confirmation linking the ailment to her death.
Akinnaanu began her music journey at a young age and later resigned from a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.
She rose to national prominence with her hit song Omije Ojumi, which became widely popular in churches and Christian homes across Nigeria. She also released other songs, including O Ti Sure.