Omije Ojumi burial cancelled after family disputes, days after her passing on January 12, 2026, as fans and colleagues mourn the gospel singer

Plans for the burial of the late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, have been officially cancelled due to unresolved family issues, a close colleague announced on Saturday.

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Lanre Alewilese, a friend and associate of the deceased, shared the development on social media, confirming that all arrangements by the Burial Planning Committee had been called off.

“To whom it may concern: This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial of our late sister and colleague, Lady Evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu a.k.a. Omije Ojumi, by the Burial Planning Committee has been totally cancelled.

This decision became necessary due to some issues arising from and within her family. We deeply regret the inconvenience,” the statement read.

Omije Ojumi passed away on January 12, 2026, after a prolonged battle with a serious leg ailment, a condition that had drawn concern from fans and members of the gospel music community.

Earlier, burial plans had been made public by fellow gospel singer Alayo Melody, who shared a programme that included a service of songs, candlelight procession, and interment scheduled between January 20 and 21.

The interment was intended to be strictly for family and close associates.

The late singer began performing at the age of 10 and eventually left a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.

She rose to national prominence with her hit track Omije Ojumi, which became widely celebrated in churches and Christian homes across Nigeria.

Before her death, Akinnaanu had openly appealed for prayers and healing, sharing her struggles with the illness that ultimately claimed her life.

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The cancellation of the burial has prompted an outpouring of messages from fans and colleagues, who continue to mourn the loss of a talented and influential gospel artiste.