An Ikirun-born philanthropist and All Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Osun Central, Dr Ibraheem Luqman, has pledged to sponsor the education of the two children of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.
The philanthropist has also offered to provide decent accommodation for the late singer’s father, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, following public concerns about his living conditions.
The intervention comes after photographs and videos showing the condition of the elderly man's residence in Ikirun circulated on social media, attracting sympathy and calls for assistance from members of the public.
According to a statement released by Luqman's campaign organisation on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the philanthropist dispatched a delegation to Ikirun to visit the singer's father and communicate his commitment to supporting the bereaved family.
The housing support is intended to give Muniru Adekunle Olayemi a more comfortable and peaceful living environment.
During the visit, a member of the delegation explained that Luqman had instructed the team to find suitable accommodation for the elderly man within Ikirun for at least two years.
The representative said the offer was motivated by concern about the condition of his current residence and the need to ensure that he enjoys a more dignified standard of living.
The delegation also sought the father's permission to proceed with the proposed arrangement.
The campaign organisation described the intervention as an effort to address the immediate welfare needs of the family rather than merely expressing sympathy over the singer's death.
Beyond providing accommodation for the singer's father, Luqman has pledged to sponsor the education of Toluwanisings' two daughters up to the higher institution level.
The scholarship commitment is expected to support the girls' education and reduce the financial difficulties that could arise from losing their father.
According to the delegation, the philanthropist wants the children to have the opportunity to continue their education and pursue their ambitions despite the painful circumstances surrounding their father's death.
The initiative has drawn attention to the importance of educational support for children who lose a parent, particularly where the surviving family may face additional financial responsibilities.
However, the announcement remains a pledge. The available report does not establish that the accommodation has already been secured or that the scholarship arrangements have formally commenced.
Toluwanisings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died in the early hours of October 14, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, after reportedly slumping.
His death shocked many admirers, particularly members of the gospel music community who had followed his ministry and musical career.
Following the incident, his personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, raised concerns about the efforts made to obtain medical attention for the singer before his death.
According to reports, attempts were allegedly made to secure medical assistance at several hospitals. However, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, stated that it had no record of the singer being brought to its facility.
The exact circumstances surrounding his death had not been publicly established in the reports available.
Toluwanisings' death also brought attention to the welfare of his immediate family, particularly his widow, Akanbi Elizabeth, and their two daughters.
At a night of tributes held in Ibadan on October 27, his widow reportedly broke down in tears while mourning her husband and appealed to the public not to abandon her and the children.
Her emotional appeal further highlighted the challenges facing families left behind after the loss of a breadwinner.
Beyond the emotional impact of his death, disagreements over Toluwanisings' burial arrangements also attracted public attention.
His father reportedly expressed a preference for having his son buried at the house he built in Ibadan or, alternatively, beside his late mother in Ikirun.
However, his widow was reported to have preferred a cemetery or church burial ground, explaining that she would be uncomfortable living in a house where her husband was buried, especially with their children.
The disagreement generated discussions on social media about family relationships, burial traditions and the importance of reaching mutual understanding during difficult moments.
The available reports did not establish a final resolution to the burial disagreement.
The intervention by Ibraheem Luqman goes beyond financial assistance, as it addresses two important areas of family welfare: housing and education.
For the late singer's father, access to decent accommodation could provide greater comfort and stability during a difficult period.
For the two daughters, the proposed scholarships could offer educational continuity and reduce the financial burden associated with schooling.
The development also highlights the role philanthropists, community leaders and private individuals can play in supporting vulnerable families across Nigeria.
In communities such as Ikirun, where social relationships and community responsibility remain important, interventions of this nature can encourage others to contribute to the welfare of people facing difficult circumstances.
It also reinforces the importance of making long-term provisions for children who lose their parents.