By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
Fireboy DML, the talented Afrobeats singer, recently shared a significant moment in his career on the 90s Baby Show in London.
Before signing with Olamide’s YBNL Nation in 2018, Fireboy was almost starting a new business venture.
He revealed that he had plans to sell rechargeable lamps under Ajah Bridge in Lagos. He was drawn to this business idea after meeting someone who was already in the trade. Fireboy stated, “Thank God for that. 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.”
Before his music career took off, Fireboy was already selling pepper soups at a joint. However, he wanted to switch to a different business, which he believed would be more respectable.
Fireboy’s signing with YBNL Nation marked a significant turning point in his career. He was signed on WhatsApp and gained popularity after his breakthrough single ‘Jealous’ was featured on YBNL Nation’s collaborative album, YBNL Mafia Family in 2018. His debut studio album, ‘Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps,’ released in 2019, solidified his stardom.
