Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham has passed away after a long battle with a kidney infection.
The former beauty queen was buried in Abuja on Saturday. Her death was confirmed in an obituary shared on her Instagram page.
According to the obituary, Tenia was buried at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja.
“With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress, a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend,” the statement read.
The family also revealed in the statement that she passed away on October 13.
Her death occurred around the same time as that of popular gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as ToluwaniSings.
The family of the 41-year-old singer confirmed his demise in a statement posted on the deceased’s Instagram page last Thursday.
The family said the singer had “said goodbye to the world” in the early hours of Wednesday, 14 October. They also implored fans to remember his bereaved wife, children and family in prayer during this trying period.
The statement read, “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM), who passed away in the early hours of 14 October 2026.
“A dearly loved husband, family member, and gospel minister. Please keep his wife, family, and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time.”
The statement also noted that funeral arrangements would be announced by the family in due course
Toluwanisings was known for his soothing, enchanting voice and electrifying praise performances that held audiences spellbound.
Some of his popular songs include Unreserved Praise, A Very Big God, Onibuore, E Lagbara and Owo Re Meji Meji.
Thousands of his fans on social media were gripped by apprehension and uncertainty after news of his death broke on Wednesday before it was later confirmed by the family.
An X user, Ennybets, also posted about the incident on Wednesday. He stated that he was at a hospital when the singer was brought in.
He wrote, “Brought my wife to the hospital for antenatal, and some car rushed in here bringing a popular gospel man. Come and see how BBO and the rest are crying so bad; I pray he survives this though.”
In a follow-up post, Ennybets expressed grief over the singer’s passing, saying he witnessed members of his band crying at the hospital.
He wrote, “I cried about this man’s passing. The fact that I was seeing over 10 grown men who are his band members, crying heavily in front of me, is giving me trauma.”
