The father of the late Nigerian singer, Destiny Boy, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm. This follows the circulation of a video where he is seen emphasising the retrieval of his deceased son's car, a move many have deemed insensitive amidst the tragedy of the young star's passing.
Outrage Over Father's Viral Video Remarks
The controversy erupted after a clip surfaced online showing Destiny Boy's father discussing the circumstances surrounding his son's vehicle. In the video, he explained that he and his son, whose real name is Afeez Adesina, jointly purchased a Jeep from a Lagos-based dealer, Lincoln Autos. The dealer provided a driver who stayed with the family for approximately five weeks.
The father claimed the driver eventually returned the car to the dealership due to unpaid fees. He was heard saying in the clip, "Because Destiny Boy did not give him money, he returned the car to Lincoln Autos. Assuming the car was with me, I would’ve driven him." This statement, made so soon after the singer's death, became the primary source of public anger.
Netizens React: "Mourning a Car Harder Than His Child"
The online community swiftly condemned the father's focus on material property. Many drew parallels to other controversial celebrity deaths in Nigeria, expressing concern over the priorities displayed. A flood of critical comments flooded social media platforms, with users sharing their dismay.
Reactions gathered from social media include:
- @bidsman opined: "God don’t let me be a greedy parent"
- @Oryonfinance stated: "man is mourning a car harder than his own child"
- @hintrovertt said: "Another mohbad case Make the police take over his case asap... They should investigate the matter asap"
While most comments were critical, a few users, like @Onyishiife, offered a different perspective: "You guys are clowns ....so because his son is dead then the driver should carry the car that his son worked hard to buy?"
Background: Destiny Boy's Untimely Demise and Mother's Clarification
The backlash comes against the backdrop of the painful loss of the 22-year-old singer, who reportedly died on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Initial reports of his death were met with scepticism by fans until a video confirming the movement of his remains to Ayetoro surfaced.
His mother, Saida Adeshina, later addressed rumours, clarifying that her son's death was not linked to money rituals. She revealed Destiny Boy had battled a strange, long-term illness for about two years, which caused seizures. She confirmed he received treatment at various hospitals and sought help from pastors and traditional healers. She strongly denied any involvement in harmful rituals and warned against spreading unverified stories.
The situation highlights the intense scrutiny faced by families of public figures in moments of grief and raises questions about public perception versus private familial matters following a tragic loss.
