“Life just get as e be” – Confusion as Destiny Boy gains over 200k followers hours after death

The death of Fuji-pop singer Afeez Adesina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has continued to stir widespread discussions online as his social media followers surged dramatically just hours after his passing was announced.

Singer’s Death Shocks Fans

Destiny Boy reportedly passed away at the age of 22 on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The news of his death came as a shock to fans and colleagues in the Nigerian music scene, with many taking to social media to mourn the young artiste.

His death was confirmed by popular Instagram investigative journalist Temilola Sobola.

As of the time of this report, the cause of the singer’s death has not been officially confirmed.

Massive Rise in Instagram Followers

While mourning continued, attention quickly shifted to Destiny Boy’s Instagram page after an X user noticed a sudden surge in his followers.

Screenshots shared online showed that the singer gained over 200,000 new followers within hours after news of his death broke.

Reacting to the development, the X user wrote:

“Destiny boy gained over 200k followers immediately after his deàth. Life just get as e be.”

Online Reactions Trail Sudden Popularity

The unexpected rise in followership sparked confusion and discussion among social media users.

Some questioned why the singer received such massive attention only after his death, while others described it as a common trend where artistes are celebrated only after their demise.

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