Autopsy reveals Destiny boy died of Meth, Tramadol abuse, clears Ifayomi Oba Edu
An autopsy has cleared Ifayomi Oba Edu Jogbodo Orunmila of any involvement in the death of 22-year-old Afrofuji singer, Afeez Adesina aka Destiny Boy. The autopsy was confirmed by the
An autopsy has cleared Ifayomi Oba Edu Jogbodo Orunmila of any involvement in the death of 22-year-old Afrofuji singer, Afeez Adesina aka Destiny Boy.
The autopsy was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command following the launch of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Destiny Boy.
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According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, the autopsy - conducted by a consultant anatomic pathologist - revealed harmful levels of tramadol, its metabolites, and methamphetamine in the deceased’s system.
The report concluded that the cause of death was aspiration pneumonitis resulting from the ingestion of these toxic substances, with January 17, 2026, confirmed as the official date of death.
Afeez Adesina rose to prominence in 2019 after his Fuji-style cover of ‘If’ by Davido went viral. He later released songs including ‘Lamba,’ ‘One Transaction,’ ‘Gbese,’ ‘Billion Dollar,’ ‘Mio Gbonkankan,’ and ‘Lowkey.’ He died on January 17, 2026, under circumstances that generated widespread public concern and calls for investigation. He is survived by his partner, Iremide, and their child, born in November 2024.
