BREAKING: Fuji-Hip Hop Sensation Destiny Boy (Afeez Adeshina) Reportedly Dies After Vomiting Blood
In a tragic turn of events, Afeez Adeshina, widely known by his stage name Destiny Boy, has reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The rising Fuji-hip hop star — loved for his energetic performances and unique fusion of Fuji and contemporary street sounds — is alleged to have vomited a blood-like substance shortly before giving up the ghost, according to circulating reports.
The sad news was first shared by prominent Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola, who wrote:
“Singer Destiny Boy has passed away. May his soul Rest In Peace 🕊️.”
While distressing videos and social media posts show the young artist reportedly unresponsive in a vehicle with cotton wool in his nostrils, no official confirmation from Destiny Boy’s family or management has yet been released, and the precise cause of his death remains unverified.
Destiny Boy, real name Afeez Adeshina, was just 22 years old and had recently celebrated major personal milestones, including the birth of his first child in November 2024.
Fans, colleagues, and music lovers across Nigeria and beyond have taken to social media to express shock, grief, and condolences over the reported loss of the young talent whose star was still on the rise.

