Afrobeats singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has reportedly passed away, shocking fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry.
The news was confirmed on Sunday, January 18, 2025, by Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola, who shared the development on social media.
“Singer Destiny Boy has passed away. May his soul Rest In Peace🕊️,” Sobola wrote in her post.
As of now, there is no official information regarding the cause of the singer’s death.
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Destiny Boy had made headlines in recent years for several personal milestones. In November 2024, he welcomed his first child at the age of 20, a story reported by Entertainment Region. Earlier, in March 2024, the young artiste reportedly proposed to his partner with a diamond ring valued at millions of naira.
The sudden death of the fast-rising star has prompted an outpouring of grief on social media, with fans and fellow entertainers expressing their condolences and paying tribute to his memory.