14/01/2026
🕊️ Farewell to a Voice of Deep Worship: Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi Is Gone Home
The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the passing of beloved gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Omije Ojumi.
She passed away on January 12, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, after a period of illness. Her death was announced on Tuesday via Instagram by fellow gospel singer Ayo Melody, speaking on behalf of her family, with a call for prayers and support for her loved ones.
Born on November 19, 1979, in Lagos State, Omije Ojumi became a household name in Christian homes and churches across Nigeria through her powerful and spirit-filled song “Omije Ojumi”—a song that spoke deeply to the hearts of worshippers and eventually became her identity and ministry signature.
Before fully embracing music and ministry, Bunmi Akinnaanu worked in the Nigerian banking sector for about 10 years, a testament to her discipline and versatility. She was also an alumnus of Redeemer’s University, Ede, where she studied English Language.
Beyond Omije Ojumi, she blessed the body of Christ with other impactful gospel songs such as O Ti Sure, Testimony, and Otimurewa—songs that carried messages of hope, faith, and total dependence on God.
In late 2025, concerns about her health became public after videos emerged showing her requesting prayers during a church service in Ibadan, where she reportedly had complications with her leg. While her exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed, her passing has left a deep void in the gospel music ministry.
Since the news broke, tributes have continued to pour in from gospel ministers, worship leaders, and fans who remember her for her emotional depth in worship, humility, and unwavering commitment to spreading the gospel through music.
🕊️ Though she is gone, her voice lives on.
Her songs remain prayers on our lips.
Her ministry speaks even in silence.
May her soul rest in perfect peace, and may God comfort her family, friends, and the entire body of Christ.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” — Psalm 116:15
