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Mercy360 Blog of Thursday, 12 June 2025
Source: Mercy Mensah
A 19-year-old Nigerian artist named Destiny was allegedly beaten to death in Ghana’s Volta Region over a financial dispute linked to a business venture. Here’s what we know about the incident.
– *The Incident*: Destiny, an Afrobeats singer from Edo State, was accused of mismanaging funds related to a business deal introduced by a fellow Nigerian who helped him relocate to Ghana. When he couldn’t provide satisfactory explanations, he was severely beaten by his accusers.
– *Circumstances*: The suspects, including the person who facilitated Destiny’s trip to Ghana, allegedly stormed his apartment and beat him until he couldn’t move. They then left his body in the apartment, and it wasn’t until several days later that local police were alerted and discovered the young man’s remains.
– *Investigation*: As of now, no arrests have been made, and Ghanaian authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Destiny’s death. Family members and netizens are calling for justice and swift action.
– *Reactions*: Many have taken to social media to express their outrage and sadness over Destiny’s death. Some have said, “RIP Destiny. May you get the justice you deserve even in death. This country failed you,” while others have lamented, “Why are we like this? Our people are our biggest enemies. That boy just wanted a better life”.
– *Destiny’s Story*: Destiny was a multi-talented youth with dreams of building a better life through education and creativity. In a video, he introduced himself as a streamer, artist, and gamer, saying, “I am Destiny, and I am a streamer from Nigeria. I want to apply to Streamers University… I am also an artiste and a gamer. I do all sorts of things”.