Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has criticised bloggers for interviewing members of the family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, amid an ongoing disagreement over his burial arrangements.
The actress expressed concern that some bloggers were escalating tensions between the deceased singer’s widow and his family instead of allowing them the privacy and peace needed to grieve their loss.
In a post shared on her Instagram page, Aigbe questioned the level of compassion being shown towards the bereaved family, asking whether society had lost its sense of humanity.
“Have we lost our sense of humanity? What happened to compassion?” she queried.
Aigbe noted that the singer’s death had left behind a grieving wife and two young children who deserved privacy, support and understanding during the difficult period.
She argued that turning the family’s disagreement into online content would only deepen their emotional distress, questioning why every family dispute had to become a subject of public entertainment.
“Must everything become content? Must every family disagreement become public entertainment?” she asked.
The actress appealed to bloggers and other individuals covering the controversy to consider the emotional consequences of their actions and allow the family to navigate their grief with dignity.
“Whatever disagreements exist, can we allow this family some dignity and privacy to navigate their grief?” she added.
She further emphasised that not every conflict required public attention, urging content creators to exercise restraint and sensitivity when reporting matters involving bereaved families.
“Not every situation needs a microphone. Not every conflict needs an audience. And not every tragedy should become an opportunity for engagement. Sometimes, the most humane thing you can do is put the camera down,” Aigbe stated.
Toluwanisings reportedly died on October 14, 2026, after collapsing in Ibadan, Oyo State. His death has sparked public debate, with members of his family calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.
The disagreement over his burial arrangements has also attracted public attention, prompting renewed calls for sensitivity, privacy and respect for the grieving family.
