Adedamola Adefolahan (born 1996), known as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer signed to YBNL Nation. His debut single "Jealous" (2018) introduced his smooth vocals and romantic lyrics. His albums "Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps" and "Apollo" received critical acclaim. Fireboy's collaboration with Ed Sheeran on "Peru (Remix)" achieved global success. His authentic songwriting and melodic prowess have made him one of Nigeria's most consistent artists.


POET OF AFRO-R&B:
Fireboy DML crafts soulful narratives about love, faith, and self-discovery. Signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation, he debuted with Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps (2019), an album that set streaming records and introduced lush vocal layering and poetic lyricism.

HIT FACTORY:
Apollo (2020) won the Headies Album of the Year and displayed his range on tracks like Tattoo, Champion (featuring D Smoke), and New York City Girl. Peru (2021) evolved from freestyle to global anthem; the Ed Sheeran remix peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and entered the Billboard Hot 100.

STAGECRAFT AND WRITING:
Fireboy performs with live bands, translating studio polish into emotive concerts from London’s Wembley OVO Arena to the BET Awards stage. He writes for himself and others, contributing to collaborative songwriting camps that sharpen Afrobeats’ global competitiveness.

MENTAL HEALTH AND LITERACY ADVOCATE:
He speaks candidly about dealing with fame, endorses therapy, and supports book clubs that keep youth engaged with literature—a nod to his background as an English-language graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University.

FAST FACTS:
- Born 5 February 1996 in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
- Awards: Headies Album of the Year (2021), Soundcity MVP Awards, All Africa Music Awards nominations.
- Influences: Wande Coal, Jon Bellion, Passenger.
- Signature sound: emotive tenor vocals over Afropop, soul, and soft rock fusions.