Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Adeoye Akinnanu, widely known for her popular song “Omije Jumi,” has passed away at the age of 46.
News of her death was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close associate of the artist.
Some friends have also taken to their social media accounts to mourn her de@th.
The singer’s passing comes months after she publicly appealed for prayers and divine healing while battling a serious leg ailment.
In 2025, a video of Akinnanu surfaced online from a church service at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was seen seated with her leg stretched out while prayers were offered for her recovery. During the service, a cleric disclosed that the singer had been experiencing persistent bleeding in her leg, prompting intense prayers for healing.
Akinnanu rose to fame in the early 2000s after leaving a banking career to pursue music.
Her nickname: Omije Oju mi (Tears of my Eyes), came from her debut album.