The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of Afrofuji musician Adesina Afeez, popularly known as Destiny Boy.
The police confirmed that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for further investigation.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 22-year-old artiste, with one suspect currently in custody as detectives continue their inquiries.
“The Ogun State Police Command has begun investigations into the death of Adesina Afeez, aged 22, also known as Destiny Boy. The case has been handed over to the SCID Homicide Section for a detailed probe. One suspect is presently in custody while investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson stated.
News of Destiny Boy’s death emerged on Sunday after videos showing his body being taken to a mortuary circulated widely on social media, sparking grief among fans and raising questions about the cause of death.
In one of the viral clips, the singer was seen lying at the back of a vehicle with cotton wool placed in his nostrils and ears.
Another video later surfaced online, featuring an unidentified associate who attempted to explain the circumstances surrounding his death. The individual claimed that Destiny Boy had been battling a private health issue and that efforts were made to save him, but he eventually passed away.
Born Afeez Adeshina, Destiny Boy began his music career at a young age and was known for fusing Fuji music with contemporary sounds.
He started out at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, where he worked as a backup dancer for Fuji legend Pasuma.
Destiny Boy rose to prominence in 2019 after releasing a Fuji-style cover of Davido’s hit song If, which gained massive attention on social media.
He also released covers of songs by artistes such as Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice and Small Doctor.
Some of his popular tracks include Lamba, One Transaction, Gbese, Billion Dollar, Mio Gbonkankan and Lowkey.
Destiny Boy is survived by his partner, Iremide, and their first child, whom they welcomed in November 2024.