The burial of gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu has been delayed due to a disagreement between her family and fellow artistes over funeral arrangements.
According to Gossip News Now , the singer passed away on January 12 after a long illness that affected her leg, drawing prayers and condolences from fans and colleagues across Nigeria.
Following her death, gospel singer Alayo Melody had shared plans for a full burial programme. The schedule included a service of songs, a candle walk, and a tribute night at the LTV 8 ground in Ikeja on January 20, with a private burial planned for the following day.
However, these plans were later cancelled after conflicts arose within the family. Gospel singer Lanre Alewilese explained that the disagreement stemmed from internal family issues.
Segun Arole, a cleric with the Cherubim and Seraphim Global Network, addressed the situation on his TikTok page. He revealed that some artistes who had volunteered to organise the burial withdrew due to conflicts over burial dates and poor communication with the family.
According to Arole, the artistes had already spent money on the burial, including printing clothes, before the disagreements began. He said repeated attempts to contact the family went unanswered, which caused frustration and led to the collapse of the original arrangements.
He further explained that the burial team had previously met with the family and agreed on a date. Some artistes had even paid for the casket and burial space before the plans fell apart.
Arole appealed to senior gospel and Fuji musicians, including Soji Omotayo, Alayo Melody, Ambrose Shomide, Saheed Osupa, and Wasiu Pasuma, to step in and help mediate the dispute, urging everyone to support the family during this difficult period.
He stressed that holding grudges or allowing anger to persist would not solve the problem and called on all parties to embrace peace and forgiveness.
The family has now announced a new burial date for Bunmi Akinnaanu, with her final rites scheduled for January 28, 2026.
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