Burial Drama: Estranged Husband of Late Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi Speaks Out Amid Family Dispute

Fresh details have emerged following the burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinaanu, also known as Omije Ojumi, as her estranged husband, Rotimi Adeoye, shared his side of the story amid rising family tensions.

In a YouTube broadcast on Yeye Kudi Courtroom TV, a recording allegedly featuring Adeoye was played, in which he discussed his marriage, separation, and difficulties with their children. The burial, which was meant to be solemn, reportedly escalated into public arguments involving allegations of abandonment, infidelity, and disputes over custody.

Adeoye stated that he met Akinaanu in the UK around 2000–2001 and married her after securing a work visa. He said their first child, Jomiloju, was born in London and that he cared for her alone after Akinaanu returned to Nigeria in 2010.

He alleged that Akinaanu took their daughter to Nigeria without his consent under the pretense of a short visit, which blocked him from accessing her. He said, “She blocked every access I had to reach you,” and claimed even efforts through schools were blocked, sometimes involving the police.

Adeoye denied abandoning his children, insisting that he sent financial support, sometimes amounting to thousands of pounds, and paid their school fees. He alleged the children were brainwashed against him and lived what he described as an “underground lifestyle” in Nigeria. He called for DNA tests and said he plans to pursue legal custody, adding that he still loved the children and wanted reconciliation. He emotionally stated, “I bathed that child. We were together until she was seven.”

Regarding their second child, Adeoye claimed that although he funded the delivery, his name was excluded from the birth certificate, and he was later denied access. He said the last time he saw his son was on the child’s first birthday. He also explained that repeated reconciliation attempts failed because of prolonged separations, alleged extramarital relationships, and religious influences encouraging Akinaanu to stay in Nigeria.

The controversy gained traction after the daughter, Jomiloju, delivered a tribute during the service of songs, praising her mother and accusing her father of abandonment.

Adeoye’s statements reflect his version of a marriage that ended in separation, highlighting long-standing disputes over access, care, and custody of his children.