Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan, professionally known as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, born 5 February 1996. 2019 was when he released his debut studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps. Fireboy DML is signed to YBNL Nation. His breakthrough single “Jealous” first appeared on YBNL Nation’s collaborative album YBNL Mafia Family (2018), before being re-released on 25 March 2019.
Profile Summary
| Birth Name | Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan |
| Stage Name | Fireboy DML |
| Date of Birth | 5th February 1996 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Singer and Songwriter |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Parent(s) | Mr. and Mrs. Adefolahan |
| Spouse(s) | Not married |
| Agent | YBNL |
| Partner(s) | N/A |
| Origin | Ogun state, Nigeria |
| Awards | City People Music Awards (2019) • Soundcity MVP Awards Festival (2020) •The Headies (2020, 2022) • All Africa Music Awards (2021) |
| Genres | Afrobeats, R&B |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Labels | YBNL Nation, Empire Distribution |
Early Life and Education
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan is a native of Ogun State in the South West region, born 5 February 1996, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adefolahan. He was born and raised in the ancient Yoruba city of Abeokuta and attended both his primary and secondary school education there.
He grew up with his parents and siblings. Fireboy DML furthered his education in the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he studied English and graduated in 2017 after earning a Bachelor in Arts (BA). While studying at the institution, he was also developing interest in music.
Career Journey
Fireboy DML’s music journey started while he was still an undergraduate, he wrote songs and recorded them in a studio around the school’s campus. With time, he became part of the institution’s emerging artists, including the likes of rappers and singer.
His breakthrough came when he met with Olamide with his single “Jealous”, the song got great numbers on radio and received massive airplay across stations on a daily basis. YBNL record’s founder, Olamide, was impressed by his sound and songwriting ability and decided to sign him.He did a follow-up single on the 14th of June 2019, and was titled “What If I Say”. It’s music video was shot and directed by TG Omori.
Three months later, in a show of his brilliant artistry, Fireboy DML released the top-charting single, King, which recorded thousands of streams in the weeks after its release. The song, which had been dropped on the 1st Of August 2019, had its music video being directed by TG Omori.After months of dedication in the studio, Fireboy DML wrapped up his debut studio album and dropped “Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps” on November 29, 2019, to both critical acclaim and commercial triumph.
The 13-track album swiftly garnered over 6 million Spotify streams within just three days of its release.In under a year since his debut album, he shocked the industry by revealing his second album was in the works. Titled “Apollo,” it dropped on August 17, 2020. Laden with hit singles such as “Champion,” “Tattoo,” “Eli,” and “New York City Girl,” Apollo further solidified his musical prowess.
Fireboy DML’s breakthrough moment arrived in October 2018 when Olamide, impressed by his stellar performance at one of his shows, personally invited him to join the YBNL Nation, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Relationship
While he majorly sings about love, he has not been involved with any girl as far as the public can tell. But, this does not mean that Fireboy DML is single.
Fireboy DML may have a secret girlfriend, and he is just unwilling to show her off.
Net Worth
Going by the fact that he is a fast-rising singer and the many hits to his name. Fireboy DML stands tall among Nigeria’s richest musicians, boasting an estimated net worth of $1 million.
This financial success primarily stems from the digital sales of his music, accumulating a remarkable 800 million streams across various platforms.