The death of Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has raised questions about emergency care in Nigeria after his aide said several hospitals in Ibadan would not treat him, Punch and The Nation reported.

The singer, whose given name is Olayemi Bolaji, collapsed Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, The Nation reported. His family confirmed his death that night, The Nation reported.

His personal assistant, Babadunni, said the singer was taken to seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan, Punch and The Nation reported. "Some said doctors were not working because of the strike. Some did not admit him at all," he said, according to The Nation. "There was nothing wrong with him. He was very fine and in perfect condition. He just slumped," he said, according to The Nation. The hospitals were not named, and their accounts have not been reported.

Some Nigerians have linked the claims to a strike by resident doctors at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Punch reported. The hospital's spokeswoman, Funmilayo Enitan, said it had resumed services after the strike was suspended, Punch reported. "The strike was a local one within the hospital; it was not a national strike," she said, according to Punch. "I was not officially informed that he was brought to UCH. There was no record of it with the management," she said.

Oyo State Health Commissioner Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said she did not know about the matter, Punch reported. The state's information commissioner did not respond to Punch.

The cause of death has not been reported. His body is at a mortuary while family members decide on burial plans, The Nation reported.

The singer was known for gospel songs including "A Very Big God," The Nation reported. Comedian Woli Agba said the singer had often spoken about his fears over Nigeria's health care system, Punch reported.

What we know: The singer collapsed and died Oct. 14, and his aide says several Ibadan hospitals did not treat him.
What we don't: Which hospitals were involved, what they say happened, and what caused his death.