Gospel singer Big Bolaji passes away following brief illness

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Popular Nigerian gospel singer and ordained pastor, Bolaji Olarewaju, widely known as Big Bolaji or Big B, has passed away.

His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his family on Saturday, April 19, 2025. According to the family, Big Bolaji died on Easter Saturday following a brief illness.

Gospel singer Big Bolaji passes away following brief illness

The statement described him as a “cherished father, husband, brother, and an esteemed figure in both the church community and the Nigerian music industry.”

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“Bolaji left us on Easter Saturday, 19th April 2025, after a brief illness. He was not only an ordained Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) but also a giant in gospel music and a voice of inspiration to many,” the family noted.

The family said details of his funeral arrangements would be communicated in due time.

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Big Bolaji recently celebrated his 50th birthday and remained active in ministry and music until his passing. He was also known as a radio talk show host and began his musical journey with the gospel group J’apha, eventually becoming a household name in the Nigerian gospel scene with his powerful voice, vibrant stage presence, and soul-lifting songs.

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Tributes have since poured in from fans, fellow gospel artists, and church members who described him as a man of joy, praise, and unwavering faith.

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