By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria

Elizabeth Olayemi, the widow of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has broken down in tears while paying tribute to her husband, pleading with him not to forget her and their children.

Elizabeth made the emotional appeal on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026, during the late singer’s tribute night and service of songs held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The event attracted prominent gospel artistes and other guests who gathered to honour the deceased musician and celebrate his life and contributions to gospel music.

During her tribute, Elizabeth struggled to contain her emotions as she spoke about the pain of losing her husband. She expressed how deeply she would miss him and made a heartfelt plea for him to remember the family they shared.

“Toluwanisings, my dear husband, I will forever miss you. Please don’t forget your children and me,” she said through tears.

Her emotional words have drawn attention on social media, with many people reacting to the painful moment captured during the ceremony.

The tribute night provided an opportunity for family members, friends, colleagues and admirers to pay their final respects to the late singer. Elizabeth’s speech stood out as she reflected on the personal loss she and her children are facing following his death.

The widow’s appeal also highlighted the difficult reality of losing a life partner and the emotional burden of continuing to raise children without their father.

Elizabeth’s emotional tribute came amid reports of a disagreement between her and members of her late husband’s family over where he should be buried.

According to reports circulating online, the widow reportedly opposed plans to bury the singer at their home in Ibadan, expressing a preference for him to be laid to rest in a cemetery instead.

The reported disagreement has added another layer of tension to an already difficult period for the bereaved family.

However, details surrounding the discussions and the final decision on the burial arrangements remain unclear based on the available report.

The issue has also attracted public interest because burial arrangements can become particularly sensitive when family members have different views about how and where a deceased loved one should be laid to rest.

Despite the reported disagreement, Elizabeth’s appearance at the tribute night offered a deeply personal glimpse into her grief and the bond she shared with her husband.

A video of Elizabeth’s speech was shared on social media on Tuesday, prompting reactions from users who watched her struggle through the emotional moment.

In the clip, she addressed her late husband directly, expressing her enduring love for him and asking him not to forget the children they left behind.

Her words have resonated with viewers, particularly because they reflected the pain of a wife mourning her partner while facing an uncertain future with their children.

For the family, the tribute night marked an opportunity to remember Toluwanisings and acknowledge the impact of his life on those closest to him.

As preparations for his final rites continue, attention remains on the family’s mourning process and the reported disagreement over his burial.

Elizabeth’s heartfelt message has become one of the most emotional moments associated with the late gospel singer’s tribute, reflecting the profound loss experienced by his wife and children.