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Afrofuji singer Afeez Adeshina, widely known as Destiny Boy, has reportedly died at the age of 22.

The news of his death filltered into our newsroom on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after popular Instagram investigative journalist, Temilola Sobola, announced it on social media.

As of the time of reporting, details surrounding the cause of his death had yet to be formally disclosed.

Destiny Boy was a fast-rising figure in Nigeria’s music industry and had gained attention in recent times for both his career and personal milestones.

In November 2024, he welcomed his first child at a young age, while earlier in March 2024, he reportedly proposed to his partner with a diamond ring said to be worth millions of naira.

Tributes have continued to pour in from fans and colleagues, mourning the young artist whose career showed strong promise.

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Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Speed Darlington, has said he fared better in Nigeria than in the United States, citing mental and physical wellbeing challenges during his time abroad.

Speaking in a recent statement, the outspoken artiste revealed that life in the U.S. negatively affected his self-confidence, mental health and social life, despite having access to the country.

According to him, his experience in America was marked by repeated arrests and criminal records, which he said contributed to emotional instability and a decline in self-worth.

“America didn’t favour me; Nigeria favours me more because the U.S. society is not conducive to my mental and physical wellbeing,” he said.

Speed Darlington also claimed that cultural barriers, particularly his accent, made social interactions difficult, especially with women, further affecting his confidence while living in the U.S.

“In America, my self-confidence was very low. I struggled to talk to women because of my accent,” he added.

The entertainer, known for his provocative remarks and social media presence, noted that while he appreciates having access to the United States, he feels more accepted and stable in Nigeria.

Speed Darlington has, in recent years, remained a polarising figure in Nigeria’s entertainment space, frequently making headlines for controversial statements and encounters with authorities.

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THe ongoing controversy trailing Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of Anu and Afrobeats sensation, Davido, over partenity dispute has escalated.

‎It’s worth noting that Ayo Labinjoh and Davido have been in the headlines over paternity dispute, with the singer claiming five DNA tests yielded negative results

In a fresh Instagram post, Ayo shared an existing DNA test result contradicting Davido’s earlier claim.

She emphasized that the DNA test result was valid, while investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has fought vigorously for her daughter.

Her post reads,“The ONLY DNA 🧬 TEST Fake‼️ No swab, just bl00d 🩸 Not 2, Not 5.We still haven’t seen David post today online and in newspapers”.

Meanwhile, Davido has revealed that his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, played a significant role amid his paternity dispute with Ayo Labinjoh.

In a recent tweet on X (formely Twitter), the ‘Feel’ crooner shared that his father insisted that he undergo DNA test.

“You guys don’t know my father..He’s even the one that forced me to go. Adeleke’s we don’t play about Blood on this side”, The tweet reads.

Meanwhile, Cubana Chief Priest’s alleged baby mama, Helen Atti, has weighed in on Davido’s paternity dispute.

She took to the singer’s comment section, writing, “Please just help her, you can still adopt her, it doesn’t mean anything. I know you love children a lot, not like Pascal Okechukwu, big belle for no reason”.

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