19-Year-Old Nigerian Artiste Beaten To Death In Ghana

A young Nigerian man was fatally beaten in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Destiny, a 19-year-old aspiring artiste from Edo State, tragically lost his life on May 28.

An unnamed Nigerian residing in Ghana accused Destiny of failing to account for funds tied to a business opportunity they had introduced him to, leading to a violent attack.

The adult male, reportedly among those who arranged Destiny’s travel to Ghana, entered his apartment with two others to confront him about the missing funds.

When Destiny was unable to provide satisfactory answers, they assaulted him, ceasing only when they realized he was no longer moving.

A source informed Punch: “Destiny went to Ghana to further his education, and the travel was facilitated by someone he called his street brother. These are the same people who provided an apartment for him over there. Those who broke the news to us from there said the men introduced him to a business, which they later accused him of diverting some funds meant for the business. This angered them, and they went to his apartment and beat him up. The beating was so intense that he felt weak and gave up the ghost in the process.”

It was also reported that the suspects abandoned Destiny’s body in the apartment after noticing he was motionless.

Another source revealed to the publication that the police discovered the body several days after the incident.

“The police were alerted to the incident, and some officers were deployed to the apartment where Destiny’s remains were found. We were told that no suspects had been arrested since his death. We hope the Ghanaian authorities find his killers and bring them to justice,” the source said.

In a video, Destiny spoke about himself and his aspirations.

He said, “I am Destiny and I am a streamer from Nigeria. I want to apply to Streamers University, and this will be a great joy for me, my mother, and everybody. I am also an artiste and a gamer. I do all sorts of things.”

A Gentle Reminder: Every obstacle is a stepping stone, every morning; a chance to go again, and those little steps take you closer to your dream.

Nnamdi Okoli