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Five things you need to know about late gospel singer Big B

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Victoria Chukwuani
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Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bolaji Olarewaju, better known as Big B, died on Saturday, April 19th after a brief illness.

The late singer’s family confirmed the sad news in an official statement released on Saturday.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as “Big B,” a cherished father, husband, brother, and an esteemed figure in both the church community, an ordained Pastor in the RCCG and a giant in the music industry and our community. Bolaji left us on Easter Saturday, 19th April 2025, after a brief illness,” part of the statement read.

In the wake of his passing, TheNewsGuru curates five things to know about the late singer:

  1. Big B was born in 1974.
  2. Big B was a gospel singer and radio host during his lifetime.
  3. He began his music career with the group J’apha.
  4. He was the convener of the annual gospel concert, Turn It Up.
  5.  He was an ordained pastor at The Redeem Christian Church OF God (RCCG).