Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the death of popular Afro-Fuji singer, Adesina Afeez, widely known as Destiny Boy.
According to the police, the case has been transferred to
the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for
further investigation, while the suspect remains in custody, Punch reported.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations
Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said investigations have commenced into the death of
the 22-year-old singer and assured that updates will be provided as the probe
continues.
News of Destiny Boy’s death broke on Sunday after disturbing
videos showing his body being taken to a mortuary surfaced online, triggering
widespread grief and speculation. In one of the viral clips, the late singer
was seen lying in the back of a vehicle with cotton wool placed in his ears and
nostrils.
Amid the speculation, an associate of the singer later
shared a video explaining that Destiny Boy had been battling a private health
challenge before his death.
Born Afeez Adeshina, Destiny Boy rose to fame with his
Fuji-inspired sound and gained massive attention in 2019 after releasing a Fuji
cover of Davido’s hit song If. He went on to release several tracks
including Lamba, One Transaction, Gbese, Billion
Dollar, Mio Gbonkankan and Lowkey.
Destiny Boy is survived by his partner, Iremide, and their
child, whom they welcomed in November 2024.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
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