Fans Mourn As Afrofuji Star, Destiny Boy Dies At 22
Afrofuji singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has reportedly passed away at the age of 22, leaving fans and colleagues in shock.
The news of his death was confirmed on Sunday, January 18, 2025, by popular Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola, who announced the development on social media.
Sharing the news, Sobola wrote: “Singer Destiny Boy has passed away. May his soul rest in peace.”
As of the time of filing this report, there is no verified information regarding the cause of the young singer’s death.
Destiny Boy’s sudden demise has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with fans mourning the loss of a rising star whose career was just beginning to gain momentum.
One fan wrote, “So tomorrow is not sure for anybody.”
The fast-rising artist had made headlines in recent months for major personal milestones.
In November 2024, he welcomed his first child at the age of 20, while in March 2024, he reportedly proposed to his lover with a diamond ring said to be worth millions of naira.
Destiny Boy’s death marks a tragic end to a promising career in Nigeria’s music scene, cutting short a journey that many believed was destined for greatness.
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