Popular gospel music minister Bunmi Akinnaanu, fondly called Omije Ojumi after her widely loved track of the same title, is dead.
Her death was announced on Tuesday in a statement on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family.
The statement, accompanied by a photograph of the deceased and a short clip, stated that she died in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026.
It partly reads, “With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye Omije Ojumi, who passed away on 12th January, 2026, at Lagos Hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest.”
Olawale Akinnaanu signed the statement on behalf of the family.
Although the cause of death was not revealed, Akinnaanu had publicly requested prayers a few months previously for a leg problem.
In October 2025, during a service at G.F. David Ministries, Ibadan, a video showed the gospel artiste seated with her leg stretched on a chair while a cleric prayed for her.
The pastor had spoken about persistent bleeding in the leg and described the condition as a spiritual attack.
However, it is yet to be confirmed that the ailment was connected to her death.
Akinnaanu started singing at a young age and later left a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.
She came to prominence with her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” which became a staple in
churches and Christian homes across Nigeria, followed by other releases including “O Ti Sure.”
