Akinnaanu, best known for her popular gospel song ‘Omije Ojumi’, passed away on January 12, 2026, after a prolonged battle with an ailment. In a viral video from the burial, a man said to be Akinnaanu’s estranged husband was seen on a video call declaring his love and requesting to speak with the children. The incident has since generated an outpouring of reactions on social media, with many users expressing sympathy for the children and questioning the timing and intentions of their estranged father. He firmly denied the claims, insisting that the family never begged for money and was financially capable of handling the burial privately. “Anyone who claims the family begged for burial funds must provide proof.”

Source: Punch January 31, 2026 04:41 UTC