Have We Lost Our Humanity?— Mercy Aigbe Reacts To Toluwanisings Burial Controversy

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has criticised bloggers interviewing members of the family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, amid an ongoing disagreement over his burial arrangements.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the actress expressed concern that some bloggers were worsening tensions between the deceased’s widow and his family instead of allowing them the privacy and space needed to mourn their loss.

In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Aigbe questioned the apparent lack of compassion surrounding the controversy, stressing that the tragedy had left behind a grieving wife and two young children who needed support during an extremely difficult period.

The actress argued that the family’s disagreements should not be turned into online entertainment, urging content creators and bloggers to consider the emotional consequences of publicly discussing sensitive family matters.

“Have we lost our sense of humanity? What happened to compassion?” she asked.

Aigbe further questioned whether every disagreement needed to be made public, insisting that the bereaved family deserved dignity and privacy as they navigated their grief.

“Must everything become content? Must every family disagreement become public entertainment?” she queried.

She added that, regardless of the disagreements surrounding the burial arrangements, the family should be allowed to resolve their differences without unnecessary public pressure.

“Whatever disagreements exist, can we allow this family some dignity and privacy to navigate their grief?” the actress stated.

Aigbe also emphasised that not every situation required media attention, warning that turning personal tragedies into online content could deepen the pain experienced by those directly affected.

“Not every situation needs a microphone. Not every conflict needs an audience. And not every tragedy should become an opportunity for engagement. Sometimes, the most humane thing you can do is put the camera down,” she said.

The actress urged bloggers and others reporting on the controversy to show greater sensitivity towards Toluwanisings’ widow, children and other relatives, noting that they were already dealing with the emotional burden of losing a loved one.

Her intervention comes amid public discussions surrounding the late singer’s burial arrangements and reported disagreements between his widow and members of his family.

Aigbe’s comments have highlighted concerns about the boundaries between public interest and personal privacy, particularly when grieving families become the focus of social media attention following the death of a loved one.