The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of popular Afro-Fuji singer, Adesina Afeez, widely known as Destiny Boy.
According to reports, the police disclosed that the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, to allow for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the artiste’s death.
Speaking on the development, the command’s spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, stated that investigations are already underway. He revealed that one individual is currently being detained while detectives continue to unravel the facts behind the incident.
“The Ogun State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of Adesina Afeez, aged 22, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The matter has been transferred to the SCID, Homicide Section, for detailed investigation. One suspect is in custody as investigations continue,” Oluseyi said.
News of Destiny Boy’s passing became public on Sunday after disturbing videos circulated on social media, showing his lifeless body being transported to a mortuary. The footage sparked widespread mourning among fans and prompted speculation over the cause of his death.
One of the viral clips showed the late singer lying in the back of a vehicle, with cotton wool placed in his nostrils and ears. Another video later emerged featuring a man said to be close to the artiste, who attempted to clarify the situation.
The individual claimed Destiny Boy had been battling an undisclosed health issue prior to his death and that efforts were made to save him, but he eventually succumbed.
Born Afeez Adeshina, Destiny Boy began his musical journey at a young age and carved a niche for himself by fusing traditional Fuji rhythms with contemporary sounds. He honed his craft at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, where he also worked as a backup dancer for renowned Fuji musician Pasuma.
He rose to fame in 2019 after releasing a Fuji-inspired cover of Davido’s hit track If, which went viral and earned him widespread recognition. He later followed up with covers of songs by top artistes such as Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice and Small Doctor.
Among his original tracks are Lamba, One Transaction, Gbese, Billion Dollar, Mio Gbonkankan, and Lowkey. In November 2024, Destiny Boy and his partner, Iremide, welcomed their first child.
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As investigations continue, fans and colleagues across the music industry continue to pay tribute to the young singer, whose promising career was cut short.