The Nigerian music community remains in deep mourning following the controversial death of rising Fuji star, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. In a poignant revelation, a man identified as a close family friend has shared the final conversation he had with the singer, which included discussions about Destiny Boy's health.
Family Friend Posts Emotional Final Chat
A Facebook user named Bright Mj Adieza, who described himself as a family friend, posted throwback pictures with the late singer alongside a screenshot of their last WhatsApp exchange. In his emotional post, Bright revealed that Destiny Boy had confided in him about his health condition. "U told of ur health, I spoke with ur dad about it. Its unfortunate I am just hearing about ur death. I am so heart broken. I am sàd," he wrote.
The shared screenshot of the chat, which has since gone viral, shows the nature of their last communication and has sparked intense discussions online about what the singer might have been experiencing before his death.
Details Surrounding the Singer's Sudden Passing
Destiny Boy reportedly died at the young age of 22, a development that has thrown his fans, colleagues, and the entire Fuji music scene into a state of shock and grief. Reports indicate that the singer vomited before he died and was subsequently buried on January 18, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Since the announcement of his passing, social media platforms have been flooded with tributes, prayers, and messages of sympathy for his bereaved family. The circulating video allegedly showing his remains further intensified the rumours and speculations about the circumstances leading to his untimely death.
Nigerians React with Grief and Speculation
The post by Bright Mj Adieza triggered a wave of emotional reactions from netizens, reflecting the public's sorrow and the swirling narratives online.
Eludini Ayotunde commented: "RIP to him. Bright you're more or less his family friend I think." Another user, Mally Gotpaid, wrote: "Rest well champ. Till we meet again to part no more."
Many expressed their pain and offered prayers, like Sanni Avosuahi Zainab who said: "Kaii ! It’s well. May His soul rest in peace," and Zainab Agoro who prayed: "May Allah be with him inside grave... May Allah forgive his shortcoming Ameen."
However, the tragedy also sparked debates and calls for caution against speculation. User Ruffy Print expressed dismay: "Why Twitter people changing the narrative that the boy went for Money ritual. I don't like that app Allah." Meanwhile, Patience Jebba offered a philosophical reflection: "Vanity and vanity is all vanity nothing last forever and nobody knows tomorrow... hair fire is real."
The death of Destiny Boy underscores the fragile nature of life and has left a significant void in the Nigerian entertainment industry, particularly within the vibrant Fuji music genre he was pioneering.
