Burial Drama: Late ‘Omije Ojumi’ singer’s ex-husband finally speaks, makes fresh bombshell claims

Fresh controversy has erupted following the chaotic scenes that trailed the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, as her estranged husband, Rotimi Adeoye, has come forward with detailed allegations about their marriage and family life.

The new claims surfaced after a YouTube broadcast on Yeye Kudi Courtroom TV, where a woman played what was alleged to be a recorded phone conversation with Adeoye. In the audio, the speaker detailed the history of his marriage to the late singer, their separation, and his strained relationship with their children.

The revelations come days after what was expected to be a solemn burial ceremony reportedly degenerated into public confrontation, sparking intense debates across social media platforms.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that what began as an emotional service of songs escalated into chaos at the graveside, with accusations of abandonment, infidelity, brainwashing and prolonged custody disputes allegedly exchanged among family members and associates.

Akinnaanu and Adeoye reportedly got married in 2006, first through a court ceremony at Surulere Magistrate Court and later through a church wedding at ECWA Church, Mushin. However, their marriage reportedly collapsed around 2010 and was legally dissolved between 2017 and 2018.

Sources familiar with the situation claimed the marriage faced multiple challenges, including migration issues linked to relocation to the United Kingdom, financial strain and persistent personal disagreements, with custody of their children becoming a major source of conflict.

Adeoye, who is believed to be living abroad and has reportedly remarried, alleged that the late singer relocated back to Nigeria where she raised their children as a single mother until her death from illness in late 2025. During her illness, public fundraising was organised to support her medical treatment.

Following the burial controversy, Adeoye released multiple voice notes, videos and interviews online. In them, he alleged that the marriage broke down due to infidelity and dishonesty. He claimed he met Akinnaanu in the UK between 2000 and 2001 and later married her after securing a work visa.

According to him, their first child, Jomiloju, was born in London and he single-handedly cared for her after Akinnaanu allegedly returned to Nigeria in 2010.

Adeoye further claimed that Akinnaanu relocated with their daughter to Nigeria without his consent, allegedly under the pretext of a short visit, shortly before the child’s UK residency documentation was due. He alleged that he was blocked from accessing his children.

“She blocked every access I had to reach you,” he said, adding that attempts to reach them through schools allegedly led to police involvement.

He denied abandoning his children, insisting he sent financial support running into thousands of pounds and paid school fees, but claimed he was cut off from them for more than eight years.

Adeoye also alleged that the children were brainwashed against him and lived what he described as an “underground lifestyle” in Nigeria. He called for DNA tests and vowed to pursue custody through legal means, while maintaining he still loves his children and wants reconciliation.

Speaking emotionally, he said, “I bathed that child. We were together until she was seven.”

He further claimed tensions worsened after the birth of their second child, alleging that despite funding the delivery, his name was omitted from the birth certificate and he was later denied access. He said the last time he saw his son was during the child’s first birthday.

Adeoye added that several reconciliation attempts failed due to long separations, alleged extramarital affairs and what he described as religious influences that encouraged Akinnaanu to remain in Nigeria.

The controversy intensified after an emotional tribute by Jomiloju during the service of songs went viral online. During the tribute, the teenager described her mother as “the best woman in the world” while accusing her father of abandonment.

“Ever since my father left me, he did not care. He did not call. Imagine now he’s calling when he knows that someone has left,” she said.

She also revealed that an uncle stepped in as a father figure and vowed to honour her mother’s legacy by pursuing a career in Gynaecology while supporting her younger brother, William.

Meanwhile, a representative of Omije Ojumi’s gospel music colleagues, Niyi Peter, released a video statement addressing the burial dispute. He claimed doctors had informed Akinnaanu of her condition and she had requested a burial witnessed by many people.

According to him, gospel artistes fixed a burial date after receiving initial approval from family members and began preparations. However, Akinnaanu’s family later expressed shock at the speed with which burial plans were announced online and insisted they eventually organised the burial independently using pooled family funds.

Relatives of Adeoye have also defended their actions during the burial, alleging that the children were manipulated and that attempts to reconcile before the burial were unsuccessful.

Since the burial, members of both families and close associates have continued to present their positions publicly, further fueling public debate around the late singer’s personal life and family relationships.