Popular Afro-fuji star Destiny Boy passes away at 22

Popular Nigerian musician Afeez Adeshina, professionally known as Destiny Boy, has died at 22. Speculation about his death began circulating on social media on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after videos of his lifeless body went viral. Journalist Temilola Sobola and singer Ruger later confirmed the news online.

The circumstances surrounding Destiny Boy’s death remain unclear. Some social media accounts claim he repeatedly vomited blood before dying at the residence of an herbalist, while others suggest he became seriously ill in the early hours of January 18. None of these reports has been officially verified, and the singer’s family has yet to release a statement.

In an emotional post on X, fellow musician Ruger questioned the lack of clarity around Destiny Boy’s death:
“Bruh, people will just post that someone has died, and everyone will move on. What caused his death? Who was he with? What was the boy eating or drinking? No autopsy, nothing! We just have to accept that he’s dead. My God, RIP Destiny Boy.”

Reports indicate that Destiny Boy’s body was taken to Abeokuta in Ogun State for burial shortly after his passing.

Who was Destiny Boy?
Destiny Boy rose to prominence in the Nigerian music scene at the age of 16 in 2019 with his Fuji cover of Davido’s Grammy-nominated hit, If. He was celebrated for fusing traditional Fuji music with contemporary sounds. Following this breakthrough, he released several Fuji-inspired versions of songs by artists such as Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice, and others.

He began his career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, Lagos, where he worked as a backup dancer for the veteran Fuji musician Pasuma. Despite his brief career, Destiny Boy released multiple hit songs and an album in 2022 titled Ererimbot Idiok Mkpo under the Bliss Music label.