Destiny Biography: Songs & Albums, Net Worth, Awards, Height, Age, Instagram, Siblings, Parents

Destiny Chukunyere, famously known as Destiny, is a Maltese-Nigerian singer whose powerhouse vocals and unshakeable stage command have made her a standout in European pop since her record-shattering win at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015.

At just 13, she claimed victory with “Not My Soul,” racking up 185 points and etching her name into contest history as the highest-scoring winner to date.

Profile

• Full Name: Destiny Chukunyere
• Stage Name: Destiny
• Born: 29, August 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Birthplace: Birkirkara, Malta
• Nationality: Maltese
• Occupation: Singer, and Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Ndubisi Chukunyere, and Alexia Chukunyere
• Siblings: Melody, and Isaiah
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Destiny Chukunyere was born on August 29, 2002, in Birkirkara, Malta, to Ndubisi Chukunyere, a Nigerian former professional footballer of Igbo descent, and Alexia Chukunyere, a Maltese woman.

She grew up with her younger sister Melody and brother Isaiah in a home filled with music and sports, influenced by English, Maltese, and Igbo cultures.

Destiny attended secondary school in Ħamrun, where her talent was first noticed in talent shows. She left formal education early to pursue a music career across Europe. She is of Igbo Nigerian descent and practices Christianity.

Career

Destiny Chukunyere first turned heads at 11 with a third-place finish at Malta’s Festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza in 2014, belting out “Festa t’Ilwien” with a maturity that hinted at bigger things.

The next year, she stormed the national Junior Eurovision final, nailing Aretha Franklin’s “Think” to earn her spot in Sofia, Bulgaria—where “Not My Soul,” a self-co-written anthem of defiance, clinched victory and the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika, Malta’s highest civilian honor.

That win, broadcast to millions, flooded her inbox with offers, including a 2017 Britain’s Got Talent audition that drew four yeses and Simon Cowell’s star-in-the-making praise, though she bowed out in the semi-finals after a gripping “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.”

By her late teens, Destiny was stacking credentials: backing Michela Pace at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, then dominating X Factor Malta’s second season in 2020 under Ira Losco’s wing, her finale showdown with“All of My Love” sealing a win that slated her for Rotterdam—only for COVID to pivot her to 2021 with the fiery“Je me casse,” a French-English empowerment track that stormed to seventh place with 255 points, including a semi-final record 325.

That momentum birthed her debut album Forever Away in 2023, a soul-pop blend packed with singles like “Fall from Grace” and “Je me casse” remixes, while coaching on The Voice Kids Malta let her pass the torch to wide-eyed hopefuls.

Destiny Chukunyere commands stages from Valletta’s festivals to London’s fringe, her 2023 album rollout drawing sold-out crowds and collaborations that nod to her multicultural edge, like tracks infused with Afrobeat rhythms honoring her dad’s legacy.

As Malta’s go-to for high-stakes vocals, she headlines national events and mentors through workshops, her discography a growing testament to grit—proving the girl from Birkirkara can hold her own against global divas while keeping her sound fiercely, joyfully her own.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @destinyofficialmt
• Facebook Handle: Destiny Chukunyere

Personal Life

Destiny Chukunyere deliberately keeps her personal life tightly under wraps, steering clear of any public confirmation or rumors about romantic relationships, even as her demanding career keeps her constantly in the spotlight.

At just 23 years old, she approaches interviews with a lighthearted attitude, often joking that her true focus lies in perfecting her music rather than chasing romantic encounters or meet-cutes.

Discography

• Not My Soul (2015)
•   Embrace (2016)
•   Fast Life (Ladidadi) (2016)
•   All of My Love (2020)
•   Je me casse (2021)
•   Fall from Grace (2022)
•   Forever Away (album, 2023)

Net Worth

Destiny Chukunyere has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her earnings trace back to Eurovision royalties and X Factor prizes that jumpstarted deals, now bolstered by Forever Away streams, live tours across Europe, and coaching fees from The Voice Kids Malta.