The service of songs for the late Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, became a deeply emotional affair on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as her eldest daughter, Jomiloju, delivered a heart-wrenching tribute.
The Absent Father
Jomiloju used the opportunity to highlight the struggles her mother faced as a single parent. She revealed that their father had abandoned the family years ago, leaving the gospel singer to raise the children entirely on her own. She expressed visible distress over his sudden reappearance now that her mother has passed.
She said, her voice trembling:
“Ever since my father left us, he didn’t care and never called—imagine he’s coming now. My mother was always there for us, even when our father wasn’t,”
Unfinished Business
She described her mother as a tireless worker who invested everything into their education and moral upbringing to ensure they did not repeat her marital mistakes. Jomiloju lamented that the most painful part of the loss is that the singer died before she could truly enjoy the rewards of her years of labor.
She stated:
“Her focus was to make sure we turned out responsible and did better than she did in her marital journey… But it’s a shame that my mother left so early and didn’t wait to enjoy the fruit of her labor.”
A Sister’s Vow
In closing, Jomiloju pledged to honor her mother’s legacy by taking responsibility for her younger brother, William, ensuring he grows up with the values of faith and hard work their mother instilled in them.
She promised:
“My mother’s sacrifices will not be forgotten. William and I will strive to make her proud by living according to the values she instilled in us,”