Destiny Boy: Man who researched about singer’s death shares what he found out

A Nigerian man who claimed to have never heard of Destiny Boy before news of his death broke has shared what he discovered after researching the late Afrofuji singer, sparking widespread reactions online.

Man Says Destiny Boy’s Death Pushed Him to Research About him

The man, identified as @bissiriyu on X, explained that he only became aware of Destiny Boy after reports of the singer’s death surfaced on social media.

He said: “After news broke this morning that a certain 22-year old Destiny Boy had died, I began to do research on who the person was as I have never heard of the name until the news broke.”

Destiny Boy’s Death Becomes Trending Topic

Destiny Boy, whose real name was Afeez Adeshina, reportedly died at the age of 22.

News of his death became public on January 18, 2026, and quickly trended across various social media platforms.

The development threw fans and colleagues of the fast-rising Afrofuji singer into mourning.

Conflicting Accounts Surrounding Singer’s Death

While carrying out his research, the man said he came across different narratives concerning what may have led to Destiny Boy’s death.

He wrote: “I have read various narratives as regards what killed him and I have also seen a few videos of him including the one uploaded by his people showing him lying still with cotton wool in his mouth and ears.”

He added: “Two of the narratives are that he died at a herbalist house and also vomited blood before he died.”

Claims of Disturbing Videos Surface Online

The man further claimed that he saw another video during his research that raised serious concerns.

“I also saw another video showing him being initiated into a traditional cult,” he stated.

These claims have since sparked debates online, with many urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information.

Man Shares Personal Opinion on Late Singer’s Life

In his concluding remarks, the man shared his personal opinion based on the information he gathered.

He said: “From all indications, Destiny Boy apparently lives a fast life beyond his destiny. This could be as a result of the impatience of youth to make money and fame by all means. May God rest his soul and comfort the family he left behind.”

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