‘Why Gospel Singers Didn’t Attend Omije Ojumi’s Burial’
Lagos – Nigerian clergyman Apostle Niyi Peter has clarified the absence of fellow gospel musicians at the burial of gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, known as Omije Ojumi. In a recent social media post, Apostle Peter indicated that Omije had been informed by doctors about her impending death and had communicated her burial wishes to her close friends.
Reports indicate that Omije intended for her funeral to be a significant and well-organized event. Various gospel artists contributed to the preparations, which included payment for a coffin, a burial site, a reception hall, and over a hundred custom T-shirts for attendees.
However, the singer’s family objected to the involvement of the musicians. Apostle Peter recounted that the family engaged law enforcement and intervened in the funeral arrangements, even requesting Omije’s phone from a woman who had accompanied her at the hospital. The family insisted on managing the burial independently, which ultimately prevented the artists from participating.
Apostle Peter expressed concern over this situation, urging individuals with terminal illnesses to legally document their burial wishes. He recommended that they involve legal representatives and consider creating a video outlining their plans to ensure their desires are honored.
“Doctors had already informed Omije about her passing, and she explicitly conveyed her desire for a dignified burial,” he stated. “Despite our preparations, the family intervened, stating they did not support our involvement. We were prepared to attend the burial, but the family threatened legal action against us.”
Omije Ojumi’s burial took place at Atan Cemetery in Lagos. The family later expressed their intention to handle the arrangements independently and refuted claims that they had solicited funds from the gospel community.
