Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born on February 5, 1996, in Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied English at Obafemi Awolowo University before signing to YBNL Nation, under the guidance of Olamide.
Fireboy gained recognition with his debut album Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps in 2019, which featured hit songs like Jealous, Vibration, and King. He followed up with Apollo in 2020, showcasing his growth with tracks like Tattoo, Champion, and Eli.
In 2021, his single Peru became a global sensation, especially after a remix featuring Ed Sheeran, which charted in the UK and US.
Known for his emotive voice, poetic lyrics, and fusion of Afropop and R&B, Fireboy DML is a standout figure in the new wave of Nigerian music.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
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2019 – The Headies:
Next Rated – Winner
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2019 – City People Entertainment Awards:
Best New Artiste – Winner
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2020 – Soundcity MVP Awards:
Best New Artist – Winner
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2021 – The Headies:
Songwriter of the Year – Champion – Winner
Best R&B/Pop Album – Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps – Winner
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2021 – AFRIMA Awards:
Best Male West Africa – Winner
Best African Artiste of the Year – Winner
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2022 – The Headies:
Song of the Year – Peru – Winner
Best Pop Single – Peru – Winner
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2023 – Soundcity MVP Awards:
Best Male Artiste – Winner
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2023 – AFRIMA Awards:
Best Male West Africa – Winner
Best African Collaboration – Nominee
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2024 – Grammy Awards:
Best African Music Performance – Peru (Remix) – Nominee
Best Global Music Album – Playboy – Nominee
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About the Artist
Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born on February 5, 1996, in Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied English at Obafemi Awolowo University before signing to YBNL Nation, under the guidance of Olamide.
Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born on February 5, 1996, in Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied English at Obafemi Awolowo University before signing to YBNL Nation, under the guidance of Olamide.
