Afeez Adeshina Fashola aka Destiny Boy

Destiny Boy
Afeez Adeshina Fashola, professionally known as Destiny Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer born on June 24, 2004, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is widely recognized for pioneering the fusion of Fuji music with modern street-hop and Afropop, a style often referred to as Fuji Trap.
Destiny Boy gained nationwide attention in 2017 with his breakout single Fakara, which showcased his unique ability to blend traditional Yoruba Fuji melodies with contemporary street sounds. The songโs success positioned him as one of the youngest and most promising voices in Nigeriaโs evolving street-pop scene.
He followed up with other popular tracks such as Hustle O, Oyin, Jo, and Flavour, further cementing his reputation as a trailblazer for youth-driven indigenous music. Destiny Boyโs sound is characterized by raw street energy, Yoruba lyrical expression, and themes centered on hustle, survival, and ambition.
Despite his young age, Destiny Boy has influenced a new wave of artists embracing indigenous sounds within modern production frameworks. His music reflects the realities of Lagos street life while maintaining strong cultural roots.
Destiny Boy remains one of the most notable young artists to emerge from Nigeriaโs street-pop movement, celebrated for originality, cultural fusion, and early impact.