Veteran Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has issued a formal legal warning following the circulation of social media allegations attempting to link her to the death of fellow gospel minister ToluwaniSings.
The gospel singer shared a public notice on her official Instagram page on Friday, October 23, 2026, through her legal representatives, Oakmount Legal Practitioners, cautioning individuals against publishing or spreading false and defamatory statements about her.
According to a report by Legit.ng, the controversy followed Facebook videos posted on October 22 and 23 by a woman identified online as Pastor Tayo Ministries.
The woman reportedly made allegations suggesting that Tope Alabi and some other gospel entertainment personalities were connected to the death of .
However, the allegations have not been substantiated, and no verified evidence has been presented establishing that Tope Alabi or the other individuals mentioned were responsible for the singer’s death.
In the legal notice, Tope Alabi’s lawyers stated that their client had spent almost 30 years building a reputation of integrity, honour and public trust in her personal, professional and spiritual life.
The law firm warned that individuals who publish false, malicious or defamatory statements about the singer could face legal consequences.
The notice also cautioned that liability could extend to people who repost, share, forward or amplify defamatory publications, depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
Her lawyers further explained that using anonymous or unverified social media accounts would not automatically protect individuals from legal responsibility.
Those responsible for publications covered by the warning were urged to remove them immediately and desist from further circulation.
The legal team also disclosed that Tope Alabi had authorised appropriate legal proceedings where necessary, including applications for injunctions, claims for damages, retractions and public apologies.
Before the controversy, Tope Alabi had publicly mourned ToluwaniSings, describing his death as a major shock and expressing sympathy for his family.
She also postponed her gospel music ministers’ conference, originally scheduled for October 28, in honour of the late singer, whose burial activities are scheduled for October 27 and 28.
ToluwaniSings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died on October 14, 2026. his family confirmed his passing, but the cause of death has not been officially disclosed.
While the allegations circulating online have drawn attention, they remain unverified, and Tope Alabi’s legal notice did not establish that any court had already ruled on the matter.