Popular Nigerian singer Destiny Boy passes away at 22

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Popular Afrobeats star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has passed away.

He passed away at just 22 years old.

His death was confirmed on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after a video showing his lifeless body began circulating on social media.

As of the time of filing this report, his body is being transported to Abeokuta, Ogun State, for burial.

The singer rose to prominence in 2019 after gaining widespread attention for his Fuji-style cover of Davido’s hit song, “If.”

He announced the birth of his first child in November 2024, on his Instagram page.