Gospel singer Alayo Melody explains the Omije Ojumi death, revealing why plans to fly her abroad for treatment failed
Gospel singer Alayo Melody has revealed the circumstances surrounding the death of popular Nigerian singer Bunmi Akinnanu, widely known as Omije Ojumi, disclosing that plans to fly her to India for medical treatment collapsed because she was too weak to travel.
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Speaking in a video shared on Instagram on Thursday in Lagos, Alayo Melody said medical experts eventually ruled Omije Ojumi unfit to fly after prolonged delays in securing her travel documents.
Alayo Melody explained that efforts to obtain a visa for the late singer were made on three separate occasions before approval was finally granted, but by that time her health had deteriorated significantly.
According to the gospel singer, doctors advised against the journey, warning that the singer’s condition posed serious risks if she attempted to travel.
He expressed gratitude to religious leaders who supported Omije Ojumi during her illness, naming Prophet Sam Ojo and Prophet Taiwo Ojo for covering the costs of visa processing and proposed medical treatment abroad.
Alayo Melody described their intervention as decisive, noting that the financial burden would have been overwhelming without their assistance.
Beyond recounting the events leading to the Omije Ojumi death, Alayo Melody issued a firm appeal to prophets and religious figures, urging them to stop sharing visions of death involving public figures on social media.
He cautioned that such public declarations could worsen emotional distress for families and loved ones, stressing that sensitive revelations should be communicated privately.
Alayo Melody added that burial arrangements for Omije Ojumi would be announced in due course, while praying for long life and wisdom within the religious community.
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The passing of Omije Ojumi has continued to generate emotional reactions across Nigeria’s music and gospel circles, underscoring renewed conversations about health access, privacy, and responsibility in public discourse.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
