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The Digest:

Nigerian Fuji artist Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has died at the age of 22. According to reports from TheCable, news of his passing emerged on Sunday after videos showing his body being transported to a mortuary circulated online. An unverified associate stated in a social media video that the singer had been nursing a private health issue before his death. Destiny Boy began his career as a backup dancer for Fuji star Pasuma and gained recognition for his Fuji-style covers of popular Afrobeat songs.

Key Points
  • His sudden death represents a profound personal loss for his family, including his partner and young child.
  • The music industry, particularly the Fuji genre, loses a promising young artist at a critical stage of his career growth.
  • The circulation of graphic footage highlights recurring issues around privacy and sensitivity in reporting celebrity deaths.
  • His journey from backup dancer to solo artist illustrated the accessible, mentorship-driven pathways within Nigeria’s Fuji music scene.
  • The lack of an immediate official statement leaves room for public speculation, underscoring the need for clear communication from family or management.

The focus now turns to official confirmation of his cause of death and the legacy of his brief but notable career in Nigerian music.

Sources: The Cable