Destiny Boy dies at 22
Popular Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, professionally known as Destiny Boy, has died at the age of 22.
The news of his death was confirmed on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a video showing his lifeless body surfaced on social media. As of the time of filing this report, his body is being transported to Abeokuta, Ogun State, for burial.
Rise to fame
Destiny Boy rose to national attention in 2019 after releasing a Fuji-style cover of Davido’s hit song If, which gained widespread attention across social media and the Nigerian music scene.
The cover marked his breakthrough and established him as a young voice blending Fuji influences with contemporary Afrobeat sounds.
Personal life
In November 2024, the singer announced the birth of his first child on his Instagram page, marking a major personal milestone just months before his death.
No official statement has been released on the cause of death as of the time of this report.
