Superbly talented gospel musician, Bunmi Akinnaanu, is dead.
The artiste famous for her ‘Omije Oju mi’ song died on January 12, a day after a colleague of hers, Busola Oke, called for a special prayer for her (Akinnaanu), saying her condition was critical.
The ‘Omije Oju mi’ act had battled what was said to be a swollen leg for some time.
Her death was announced on Tuesday in a statement shared on Instagram by her colleague, Ayo Melody, on behalf of the family.
The post, accompanied by a photograph of the deceased and a short clip, stated that she died in a Lagos hospital on January 12, 2026.
It read in part, “With great sadness 
we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye OMIJE OJUMI, passed away on 12th January, 2026 at Lagos hospital, Nigeria. May God grant her eternal rest.”
Although the cause of death was not disclosed, Akinnaanu had, a few months earlier, publicly sought prayers over a leg complication.
‘The Punch’ reports that an October 2025, during a service at G.F. David Ministries, Ibadan, a video showed the gospel artiste seated with her leg stretched on a chair while a cleric prayed for her.
The pastor had spoken about persistent bleeding in the leg and described the condition as a spiritual attack.
However, there is no confirmation that the ailment was connected to her death.
Akinnaanu began singing at a young age and later left a banking career to pursue gospel music full-time.
She shot to prominence with her hit song “Omije Ojumi”, which became a staple in churches and Christian homes across Nigeria, followed by other releases, including “O Ti Sure.”
