Adedamola Adefolahan, born on February 5, 1996, is a pioneering Nigerian artiste who has fused Afrobeats and R&B sounds to excite millions of fans, known on stage as Fireboy DML.

Professionally known as Fireboy DML, he’s a gifted vocalist who has captured the hearts of millions of Afrobeats aficionados with his top-notch songwriting abilities that sets him apart from his contemporaries.

Fireboy DML is contracted to YBNL Records and debuted into the industry with the radio jamming hit, Jealous which was on top of numerous music charts in the country for weeks.

In 2019, he released his debut studio album, Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps His sophomore effort Apollo was released to the public domain on the 17th Of August 2020.

Early Life

Fireboy DML was born on 5th of February 1996 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adefolahan. He was born and bred in the historic Yoruba city of Abeokuta where he spent his early years with his parents and brothers. He is the sole son of his family. He is a native of Ogun State in the South West area and a Yoruba man.

Fireboy DML was born in the religion and raised in a Christian home. It awakened in him the love of music, notwithstanding the good values which the confidence of his parents had implanted in him. Soon after, he became a regular churchgoer with his parents, and acquired a love for the church choir, becoming intensely interested in the process of composing music. When he grew older and joined the choir he soon had his chance to test the water of artistic gift.

It was at this time that the flame of artistry in Fireboy DML was ignited and he started to take music seriously. Whenever he was not engaged with his studies he would take time off to compose tunes.

And after a while he started performing these tunes to the amusement of his brothers and close friends. It didn’t take long for him to become famous in his school as a kid with a wonderful voice and one who knew how to compose songs that caught the ear. But because he was an intelligent student he was often perceived through the prism of a nerd. At this time he also wore medicinal eye-glasses.

He possessed the creative skill of writing, which he explored widely in the form of poetry. He was renowned to write great poems when he was much younger.

Born Adedamola Adefolahan but creatively identified as FireBoy DML, he is a 26 years old Nigerian Afropop performer and composer from Ogun State.

Fireboy DML is a Nigerian singer from Ogun State, born on February 5, 1996. He studied English Language at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife.

Educational Background

Fireboy DML got his elementary and senior school education in top private schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

He passed out from high school in 2012 with good scores in his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations and applied for admission to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

The institution admitted him, and after four years of study, he graduated with honours.

Musical Career

Fireboy DML’s musical adventure got deeper as an undergraduate at Obafemi Awolowo University. He started spending more time writing songs, which he recorded at a studio on the school’s campus. He grew into one of the institution’s emerging artistes throughout the years with rappers Chinko Ekun, Cheque, Blaqbonez and singer, Asake.

Fireboy DML’s breakthrough as an artist was sealed when he met Olamide, the boss of YBNL Records. The veteran musician was intrigued with his voice and songwriting skills and signed him under YBNL Records.

His breakout track, Jealous, was initially published as part of the label’s joint effort, YBNL Family before being re-released on the 25th Of March, 2019. This choice was decided as the song was already achieving tremendous numbers on radio and getting massive broadcast across station on a daily basis.

His second single What If I Say was released on the 14th June 2019. Produced by Pheelz, the song cemented Fireboy DML’s place in the business as an artist to watch out for. TG Omori shot and directed the music video for What If I Say.

Three months later, he produced a top-charting single, King, which saw thousands of streams in the weeks following its release, in a show of his great talent. The music video for the song which was released on August 1st, 2019 was directed by TG Omori.

On November 29, 2019, after months in the studio, Fireboy DML released his debut studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps to critical praise and financial success. The 13-track compilation racked up over 6 million Spotify streams in the span of three days.

Less than a year after his debut album, he shocked the industry with the announcement of a second album in the works. Apollo, his second album, was released on August 17, 2020. Apollo includes popular tracks such as Champion, Tattoo, Eli and New York City Girl.

Fireboy DML’s worldwide smash Song Peru Fireboy DML continues to show his flair for creating amazing music, with the release of the worldwide smash track, Peru, which helped him break into the international music industry. He got a cooperation request from artist Ed Sheeran who wanted to appear on the song’s remix. The remix was dropped on February 5th 2022 The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

FireBoy started kicking for his passion at a very early stage in the church choir after he identified himself as a brilliant singer and lyricist. FireBoy DML has a unique sound that is a combination of afro-pop, pop and RnB that has his fans craving to hear more from him.

FireBoy was rumored to be a one-time rapper who transitioned to singing with his ability to make multi-syllabic rhymes easily in all of his songs and even play with words with ease. FireBoy DML is renowned to inject every rap criteria into his lyrics making his song distinctive and getting him love from rap lovers.

Fireboy DML’s major achievement occurred in October 2018 when Olamide asked to sign him to YBNL Nation after being pleased by his performance in one of the gigs he attended.

FireBoy DML joined to YBNL and released a loving chart-topping track “Jealous” which immediately pushed the singer into the limelight.

Since then, FireBoy’s known to be compared to Mavin Records Signee “Rema” and Banku Music act “Joeboy” as they’re three young skilled Nigerian artist now doing good and setting the pace for competition amongst them as done by their varied followers.

Personal Life

Fireboy DML, the poet turned singer, is 26 years old now, turning the new age on the 5th Of February. He lives in the flat in one of the upscale areas of Lagos City.

He is believed to be single but others assume that he is really dating, but he has not spilled the beans yet. The 6-feet tall musician tries to keep the sensitive details of his life away from the public.

He is a darling of thousands of male and female afrobeats aficionados in the country. He has also been known to steer away from social media turmoil & scandals.

Fireboy DML has been known to collabo with a lot of musicians in the industry ranging from Peruzzi, Cheque, Ladipoe, Olamide, Ed Sheeran, Wande Coal, Reminisce and D Smoke.

Net Worth

FireBoy DML has made a lot of progress in his career so far and has just signed a deal with worldwide record label Empire.

There’s no denying that Fireboy DML is among the country’s biggest acts. This position indicates that he enjoys a steady yet meaningful revenue stream from his music endeavors.

According to sources, Fireboy DML has an estimated net worth between US$3 million and US$7 million.