Bunmi Akinnanu, a popular Nigerian gospel singer, widely known for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has died.

According to reports, her death was announced on Tuesday evening by a source close to the singer.

As of the time of filing this report, the family has yet to issue an official statement, with further details expected to be communicated later.

The singer’s passing comes months after she publicly appealed for prayers and divine healing while battling a serious leg ailment.

In late 2025, a video of Akinnanu surfaced online from a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was seen seated with her leg stretched out while prayers were offered for her recovery. The footage sparked widespread concern after it revealed the severity of her health condition.

During the service, the cleric leading the prayers disclosed that the singer had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, prompting intense prayers for healing.

The video quickly went viral, with fans and well-wishers across the country organizing prayer sessions and flooding social media with messages of support.

The exact medical nature of her condition was never officially disclosed.

Bunmi Akinnanu began her music journey at the age of 10 and later left a career in banking to pursue gospel music full-time.

She rose to prominence with “Omije Ojumi,” a song that resonated deeply with many Nigerians, and went on to release several other gospel tracks that made her position as a respected voice in the industry.

Music legend and Grammy nominated singer Akon was arrested in Georgia on November 7 after a bench warrant was issued for his failure to appear in court over driving with a suspended license, authorities have confirmed.

The Chamblee Police Department arrested the 52 year old artist, whose legal name is Aliaune Thiam, after automated license plate recognition cameras alerted officers that a vehicle registered to someone with an outstanding warrant was present at Tint World, an automotive styling business on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Akon was booked into DeKalb County Jail just after noon and released approximately six hours later after being transferred to Roswell Police custody.

The arrest stems from a September 10 incident when Roswell police responded to Akon’s Tesla Cybertruck stranded on the roadside with a dead battery. While arranging for a tow truck, the responding officer ran a check on the vehicle’s registration and discovered that Akon’s driver’s license had been suspended since January 2, 2023, due to failure to appear in court. The vehicle was impounded, and Akon received a citation for driving with a suspended license before being released from the scene.

Police reports obtained by local news outlets indicate that during the September traffic stop, officers initially found no active insurance listed for the Cybertruck, though Akon later provided proof of coverage. The report also noted that an illegal vape device was discovered in the vehicle’s center console and was seized for destruction.

Despite receiving the citation in September, Akon failed to appear for the scheduled court hearing, prompting authorities to issue a bench warrant for his arrest. When Chamblee police located him at the automotive business on November 7, the singer complied with officers’ orders and was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, police searched Akon and found no weapons or contraband on his person, according to the incident report.

Akon was transferred from the DeKalb County Jail to Roswell Police Department custody, where he was processed and released after posting bail the same day. Authorities have not disclosed the bail amount or announced any additional charges beyond the original suspended license violation. His mugshot shows the singer wearing a black hoodie with an expressionless demeanor during booking procedures.

Before his death, Nollywood actor, Junior Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope was in a terrible marital situation as his wife was always giving him trouble.

Esther Nwachukwu, an actress, made the revelation, adding that the late actor confided in her about his marital issues before his death on April 10, 2024.

Recall that Esther recently criticised Pope’s wife for attending a social event, saying she should have mourned her husband for at least six months or one year.

Shortly after his death, some persons, including social media personality, Very Dark Man, had alleged that Pope had stated that he was going through some issues he wanted to share with the public.

Esther Nwachukwu told Saturday Beats that- “When Junior Pope was alive, the wife never gave him peace. She disturbed him a lot. I actually dated Junior Pope, and I still have his name tattooed on my body. While we were together (dating), he told me how his wife used to disturb him. But, one thing about him is that he likes to trend. He would be going through a lot, but would still come on social media to post (pictures and videos of) his family. From December 2023, he stopped posting (pictures of) his wife like before. That was when they started having issues. Sometimes, he wouldn’t sleep in his house, but would rather stay in hotels.

“I am sure some people who were close to him knew about it. But, because he had painted himself as a good husband online, he did not know how to tell people about his issues. That was why he died in silence.”

Nwachukwu said, “A grieving wife wouldn’t have come out barely two months after the death of her husband. She came out and acted like all was well, and because many Nigerians like eye service, she decided to dress in black, so people would think she was mourning. A young widow is not supposed to just go about her business like that. We all know she isn’t hungry, because there is money. Nigerians are good at sympathising with people, and I know they must have helped her in so many ways.”