- Veteran Nigerian gospel singer Omije Ojumi has died after a long battle with a leg-related illness, months after appealing for prayers and healing.
- Her death comes months after she publicly appealed for prayers and divine healing over the condition.
Popular Nigerian gospel musician Bunmi Adeoye Akinnanu, widely known as Omije Ojumi, has passed away.
According to reports, the singer died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness linked to a leg ailment. Her death comes months after she publicly appealed for prayers and divine healing over the condition.
In 2025, a video of Akinnanu during a church service at G. F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, circulated widely on social media. In the footage, she was seen seated with her leg stretched out while prayers were offered on her behalf. During the service, a cleric disclosed that she had been experiencing persistent bleeding from the affected leg, which led to intense intercessory prayers from the congregation.
Akinnanu rose to prominence in the early 2000s after leaving a successful banking career to pursue gospel music. Her stage name, Omije Oju Mi (translated as Tears of My Eyes), was derived from her debut album, which brought her widespread recognition.
She went on to release several notable albums, including Dabira, Alatilehin, Ma Sunkun Mo, and Testimony. She also led the Omije Ojumi Gospel International Music Band.
Academically, Akinnanu studied Industrial Relations and Personnel Management at Lagos State University (LASU) after attending Lagos State Polytechnic. She reportedly worked in the banking industry for over a decade before fully transitioning into gospel music.
Known for blending traditional and contemporary gospel sounds, Omije Ojumi built a loyal following with inspirational songs centered on faith, perseverance, and trust in God. Her death marks a significant loss to the Nigerian gospel music community.
