- Fireboy DML, discussed his struggles before fame.
- He holds a Bachelor’s degree but was close to becoming a petty trader.
- Fireboy planned to sell rechargeable lamps under the Ajah Bridge in Lagos.
Nigerian musician Adedamola Adefolahan, better known as Fireboy DML, recently opened up about the difficult period before his rise to stardom. Despite holding a Bachelor’s degree, the artist admitted that he was on the brink of pursuing a modest career as a petty trader.
In a candid conversation on the 90s Baby Show in London, Fireboy shared that he had plans to sell rechargeable lamps under the Ajah Bridge in Lagos. This was just before he caught the attention of rapper and music mogul, Olamide, who later signed him to YBNL Nation in 2018.
The ‘Peru’ singer also revealed that he had already been selling pepper soup at a local spot but was contemplating a business shift when the life-changing recording deal came his way.
The singer said, “Thank God for that [Olamide signing me]. I was considering selling rechargeable lamps. I met one guy under Ajah Bridge, he was telling me about the business and I told him I was interested.
“To me, at the time, it was more dignified. At least, people will sell you a lamp seller but selling pepper soup is crazy, bro. My parents didn’t know I was doing menial jobs. It was crazy but now, we thank God.”
He also mentioned that he was added on WhatsApp.
Fireboy DML rose to fame with his hit song ‘Jealous,’ which appeared on the YBNL Nation collaborative album, YBNL Mafia Family, in 2018.
In 2019, he launched his first studio album, ‘Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps,’ which confirmed his status as a star.
