The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Afrofuji singer Afeez Adeshina, widely known by his stage name, Destiny Boy.
The fast-rising musician reportedly passed away at the age of 22, though the cause of his death has yet to be made public.
As of the time of this report, details surrounding the circumstances of his demise remain sketchy, fueling widespread speculation and concern across social media and entertainment circles.
In the wake of the announcement, an old social media post by the late singer has resurfaced and gained renewed attention online. In the post, Destiny Boy had written about ambition and mortality, stating, “Either I make this money or I die young, money must be made.” The statement has since gone viral, with many fans describing it as haunting in light of his sudden death.
A video circulating online, reportedly published by Kwara Eaglet and seen by SaharaReporters, showed Destiny Boy’s lifeless body being conveyed in a bus to an undisclosed location.
The narration in the video claimed that the singer had vomited an unidentified substance before his death, although no official confirmation has been given regarding this claim or its connection to his passing.
Destiny Boy’s death comes barely months after a major milestone in his personal life. In November 2024, he welcomed his first child, a baby boy, with his partner, Iremide. At the time, the singer announced the birth with gratitude, writing, “Alhamdulillah. Junior is here. My first son.”
Born and raised in Lagos, Destiny Boy began his music career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege.
He initially gained industry exposure as a backup dancer for veteran Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, an experience that significantly influenced his artistic direction.
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He shot into the limelight in 2019 after releasing a Fuji-inspired cover of Davido’s hit single “If.”
The cover quickly went viral and positioned him as one of the young acts modernising Fuji music for a new generation of listeners.
Riding on that success, he released several other Fuji-style covers of popular songs by top Nigerian artists such as Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice, and Small Doctor.
His growing popularity eventually led to a catalogue of original songs, including Lamba, One Transaction, Gbese, Billion Dollar, Mio Gbonkankan, and Lowkey, all showcasing his fusion of traditional Fuji sounds with contemporary Afrobeat influences.
Since the news of his death broke, tributes have poured in from fans and colleagues, many of whom have expressed disbelief and sorrow while offering prayers for his family, especially his young child, and for the peaceful repose of his soul.