- Ayo Maff, a renowned Afrobeats singer, attributed his music career’s turning point to his collaboration with Fireboy.
- He acknowledged that his current success is largely due to the “Iseoluwa” crooner.
- In an interview on Trending, he attributed the success of Fireboy’s verse on the “Dealer remix” to its significant impact on the Nigerian music industry.
Fast-rising Afrobeats artist Ayo Maff has opened up about the major turning point in his music journey, crediting his collaboration with Fireboy DML as the moment that changed everything.
In a recent interview on the program Trending, Ayo Maff shared how the “Dealer Remix” featuring Fireboy catapulted him into the spotlight. He revealed that he had been seeking a feature with a well-established act to give the track more visibility, and Fireboy delivered precisely what the song needed.
“Without Fireboy, there will be no Ayo Maff because he gave me that thing I want. So thank God and thank you to Fireboy,”
Ayo Maff admitted he never expected the YBNL star to agree to the collaboration, describing the circumstances leading up to it as both surprising and transformative.
The success of Dealer Remix earned him a nomination for the prestigious Headies “Next Rated” award, solidifying his presence in the Nigerian music scene. He also went on to perform at London’s iconic O2 Arena, opening for Grammy-nominated superstar Asake—an experience he described as a dream come true.
Looking ahead, Ayo Maff is gearing up to release his debut project titled The Prince of The Street, following his recent inclusion in Spotify’s 2025 list of rising stars to watch.
