Nigeria's gospel scene lost a titan Tuesday night when Bunmi Akinnanu, the voice behind the tear-jerking anthem "Omije Ojumi," slipped away at a Lagos hospital after months of battling a mysterious leg ailment. Fans who packed pews with her soaring tracks now flood social media with prayers, their playlists forever dimmed by the news that rocked from Ibadan prayer vigils to Lagos studios.thenationonlineng+2
The end came swiftly on January 13, confirmed by family whispers and colleague Ayo Melody's raw Instagram post showing her remains no frills, just heartbreak for the evangelist born November 19, 1979. Back in late 2025, a viral video captured her at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, leg outstretched, IV dripping, as pastors waged war against what they called a "spiritual arrow" causing endless bleeding. Prayer chains lit up WhatsApp groups nationwide, but the battle proved too fierce.nigerianeye+3
Akinnanu traded banking ledgers for microphones at 10 years old, ditching corporate suits to minister through hits like "O Ti Sure" that turned quiet devotionals into full-throated worship storms. Her signature "Omije Ojumi" tears of the eyes mirrored the struggles of everyday believers, from market women in Oshodi to pastors in Jos. Tributes pour in: "She sang our pains into heaven's courts," one fan posted, while a resurfaced 2021 prophecy warns of ignored visions, stirring fresh chills.nigerianbulletin+2
As burial whispers swirl no dates yet her legacy lingers in every chorus hummed at crossroads. Gospel giants like Sinach and Frank Edwards lead the mourning, but it's the streets that feel the void deepest. Rest well, Omije; your tears have paved the way.