The Pathfinder
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Saidat Adeshina, the mother of late Nigerian Fuji singer Destiny Boy, has opened up on the circumstances surrounding her son’s death, revealing that he had battled a severe medical condition for about two years before his passing.
In an interview, Saidat disclosed that the artiste, whose real name was Afeez Adeshina, first began experiencing health complications during preparations for the naming ceremony of his first child.
“He started having seizures around that time,” she recounted.
According to her, the family explored every possible means to save him, including orthodox medical care, traditional remedies, and spiritual interventions. In their desperation, Destiny Boy was referred to an Ifa priest, Edun Ifayomi, whom he regarded as a father figure.
Saidat explained that the priest was deeply concerned about her son’s wellbeing and was actively involved in his care. She said he even donated a cow for the child’s naming ceremony and regularly sent money to support Destiny Boy’s hospital bills.
“This was about two years ago. The priest was initially unaware that Destiny Boy was ill. When we informed him, he insisted that nothing must happen to my son,” she said.
She further revealed that when the illness showed no sign of improvement, the family sought permission to take Destiny Boy to the priest for further treatment.
“He gave me a soap to bathe him with, which I did, and afterward we returned home. At that time, he seemed fine,” she added.
Describing the illness, Saidat said it was known locally as ‘Oku oru’, a condition that caused her son to suddenly become stiff, similar to an epileptic seizure. After each episode, he would exhibit symptoms resembling mental instability.
“Whenever it happened, he would stiffen like someone having epilepsy, and afterward he would behave as though he had a mental disorder,” she explained.
She noted that the family deliberately kept the condition away from public attention because of his rising fame.
“He was a superstar, so we didn’t want the public to know. We took him to churches, herbalists, and different places seeking a cure,” she said, adding that Destiny Boy preferred visiting Ọba Edun because of the comfort and openness he enjoyed in his presence.
Saidat narrated that the final episode occurred about two weeks ago after her son returned from a trip to Ayetoro and was taken to Ifayomi’s residence for treatment.
“His father called me to come over, but I couldn’t leave my shop at the time. I kept calling, and they said he was fine,” she recalled.
She said her last direct contact with him was five days before his death, after which calls went unanswered. Two days before his passing, she asked his sister to send him a greeting message.
“Later, they called me and said the seizures had started again. They said nothing was wrong with him before it happened,” she said.
According to her, Ifayomi was not at home when the seizure began. Upon his return, he attempted treatment, but when the condition worsened, Destiny Boy was rushed to the hospital.
“By the time I arrived at the hospital, they told me my son was dead,” she said, firmly dismissing rumours surrounding his death. “My son did not perform any money ritual.”
Destiny Boy began his entertainment career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, where he worked as a backup dancer for Fuji legend Pasuma. He gained nationwide recognition in 2019 after releasing a viral Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song ‘If’.
He later released popular covers of songs by Tekno, 2Baba, and others, while his original tracks — ‘Lamba’, ‘Gbese’, and ‘Lowkey’ — further established his place in the Fuji-influenced music scene.
He is survived by his partner, Iremide, and their child, born in November 2024.
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