The Nigerian gospel music community and fans nationwide are in mourning following the confirmed death of beloved singer Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. Amidst the grief, a disturbing element has added a layer of public conversation: a prophetic warning from 2021 that the singer allegedly dismissed has resurfaced on social media platforms.
The Resurfaced 2021 Prophecy and Alleged Dismissal
Following the confirmation of her passing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, netizens began circulating screenshots of a private Instagram message sent to the singer four years prior. The message, from a pastor who claimed not to know her personally, contained a detailed and frightening vision.
The prophet wrote that he heard voices in Yoruba saying, "if you can come to this world again, you won’t be doing anyhow to them". He expressed being frightened and stated he asked if she was dead, to which a response came, "We have killed her." The cleric urged Omije Ojumi, whom he called a prayer warrior, to pray fervently against "evil conspiracies" over her life and ministry, assuring her he had also raised prayer altars on her behalf.
However, the online exchange included what is alleged to be Omije Ojumi's response to this warning. Her purported reply, which has sparked significant debate, was seen by many as harsh and dismissive of the messenger. This alleged reaction led many to lament that she ignored the divine warning.
Public Reaction and Connection to Her Health
The resurfaced prophecy has ignited a firestorm of reactions across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Many Nigerians expressed sadness and used the situation to critique the spiritual state of modern gospel artists.
One user, Bro-Doctor Oluyemi, commented: "When I say that many of this modern Gospel singers are not genuinely born again They will be insulting me. Look at how a so-called Christian singer is raining curse on someone who just WARNED her to pray?"
Another, Waheed Bamidele-williams Sanni, advised: "Even if you don’t trust or believe that person’s vision Go down on your kneels fast and pray fervently until you’re free... May God heal her."
Some, like commenter Agbaje Damilola Khifaya, called for caution, noting: "Do we all even know if she later prayed about it?... her reaction was just harsh to the messenger."
This discussion gained further traction because, in late 2025, videos of Omije Ojumi appearing visibly ill and in pain had circulated online. Netizens quickly connected her deteriorating health condition to the prophecy she was said to have dismissed, creating a narrative of a warning unheeded.
Confirmation of Death and Industry Mourning
The singer's family officially confirmed her death, revealing she passed away at a hospital in Lagos. Her colleague in the gospel music industry, Alayo Melody, shared a poignant clip from the hospital, which further confirmed the sad news and ignited emotional reactions from fans and fellow artists.
The news has left a significant void in the Nigerian gospel scene, with Omije Ojumi remembered for her powerful ministrations. The concurrent viral spread of the old prophecy, however, has ensured that conversations surrounding her passing are tinged with themes of spirituality, the role of prophecy, and the lessons to be drawn.
