The Ogun State Police Command has taken one individual into custody over the demise of well-known singer Adesina Afeez, popularly generally known as Future Boy.
Police authorities confirmed that the matter has been handed over to the State Legal Investigation Division (SCID), Murder Part, for a complete probe.
In an announcement issued on Monday, the command disclosed that investigations had begun into the demise of the 22-year-old artiste. In accordance with the police, one suspect is at the moment being detained whereas detectives proceed their inquiries.
Experiences of Future Boy’s demise surfaced on Sunday after disturbing clips exhibiting his lifeless physique being transported to a mortuary went viral on social media, triggering widespread mourning and hypothesis about what led to his demise.
One of many circulating movies confirmed the late singer laid behind a car, with cotton wool positioned in his ears and nostrils.
In an effort to handle the rising rumours, an unidentified affiliate later launched one other video, claiming that the singer had been coping with an undisclosed medical situation previous to his demise.
He mentioned, “I’m making this video so individuals received’t unfold false tales about Future Boy’s demise. Everybody comes into this world to fulfil their future. Could God grant him everlasting relaxation. Future had been battling a well being drawback. We did our greatest for him, however sadly, he didn’t survive.”
Future Boy, whose actual identify was Afeez Adeshina, began his journey in music at a younger age and have become in style for mixing Fuji with up to date sounds. He started his profession at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, Lagos, the place he labored as a backup dancer for famend Fuji singer Pasuma.
He gained widespread recognition in 2019 after releasing a Fuji-style cowl of Davido’s hit monitor If, which went viral on-line. He later did covers of songs by artistes reminiscent of Tekno, 2Baba, 9ice, and Small Physician.
In his private life, Future Boy welcomed his first baby together with his associate, Iremide, in November 2024.
The police assured the general public that extra particulars could be made obtainable as investigations progress.
