Destiny Boy’s Burial Plan Surfaces, Location of Resting Place Elicits Debate: “Why Not Cemetery?”
- The family of Fuji hip-hop singer Destiny Boy announced his burial arrangements days after his death
- In a post sighted online, it was stated that the singer would be laid to rest on January 23, 2026
- Fans were confused after seeing the place where he will be laid to rest and shared their opinions about it
- Reacting to the burial plan of the singer, an elder, Jacob Alabi shared his take about it
Nigerian singer Destiny Boy, born Afeez Adeshina, is set to be laid to rest as his family has announced plans for his burial.
The Afrofuji singer passed away a few days ago, with several videos and voice notes about the circumstances surrounding his death trending online.
Source: Instagram
In a post circulating online, the family announced arrangements for his burial. According to the statement, Destiny Boy will be buried on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his father’s compound in Ayetoro Yewa, Ogun state.
The late singer was described as kind-hearted, humble, and hardworking, with a music career said to have left a lasting legacy both at home and abroad.
Source: Instagram
Fans react to Destiny Boy’s burial arrangement
Reacting, fans expressed sadness over his passing and wished him eternal rest. Some questioned why he would be buried at his father’s residence in Ogun state, noting that it is uncommon in Yoruba culture to bury young people at home while their parents are still alive.
Others warned against the possibility of his remains being exhumed after burial, adding that many parents from his tribe would find the decision difficult to accept.
Here is the Instagram post about Destiny Boy's burial plan below:
Destiny Boy's burial arrangement draws reactions
Reactions have trailed the post about the untimely demise of the singer and his burial plan. Many were sad that he is truly no more as they continued to mourn his demise. Here are comments below:
@adirelounge_and_more stated:
"He is always smiling, may ur beautiful soul rest in peace and in pwere, It is so sad honestly."
@emeraldbb_alaga stated:
"Father's Residence!When did Yorubas start that?"
@ abiunique_wears commented:
"Why his father house why not cementary."
@h_adeezah reacted:
"I'm sorry o but I thought they said Yoruba parents shouldn't know the place any of their children are buried."
@oyebamiji_yaqub shared:
"His father residence..? Why not find a reputable cementry and bury him there.. That would have been a better place for the young lad."
@henrykay310 shared:
"So sad...I will miss his Fuji hip hop."
@bukky.banky stated:
"Please don't go and exhume his body after burial o. May his memories be a blessing."
Alabi speaks about Yoruba custom
He said:
"Yoruba people do not bury children in their father’s compound. It is believed that the spirit of a young child would disturb the aged parents. In addition, seeing the child’s grave regularly is thought to keep the parents in prolonged sorrow, and some may never fully recover from the loss. It is also believed that burying a young person at home could invite the repeated death of young ones in the family."
Prophecy over Omije Ojumi's demise
Legit.ng earlier reported that Afolabi Peters Murphy, a broadcaster, shared his views on prophecies from different clerics and how people suffered for disobeying them.
He named those who ignored the warnings and what eventually happened to them, as he mentioned Omije Ojumi's death as well. His message moved many fans, who shared their own experiences and prayed for the repose of the departed souls.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
