Fireboy DML performing for the first time in Kenya/ Photo: Moses Mwangi
Fireboy DML performing for the first time in Kenya/ Photo: Moses Mwangi

Celebrated Nigerian singer popularly known as Fireboy DML, landed in Kenya on Friday 8 th April 2022 for a much-awaited concert in the city that took place at the Ngong Racecourse, on Saturday 9th April 2022.

Bensoul performs at the Ngong Racecourse. Photo: Moses Mwangi
Bensoul performs at the Ngong Racecourse. Photo: Moses Mwangi

The much-anticipated concert featured Kenya’s top artistes including Nviiri the storyteller, Bensoul, and top DJs including DJ Grauchi, DJ Shinski, Moh Spice, DJ Kym and K The DJ in an A-list entertainment combo that geared revelers on their feet.

Crazy Kennar and his crew during Fireboy concert at the Ngong racecourse Photo: Moses Mwangi
Crazy Kennar and his crew during Fireboy concert at the Ngong racecourse Photo: Moses Mwangi

Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy, put the Afro music world on notice with when his breakthrough single "Jealous" first appeared on YBNL Nation's collaborative album YBNL Mafia Family (2018), before being re-released on 25 March 2019.

The song, composed of guitar riffs, traditional drums, and percussion, captivated audiences across the continent.

Revelers at the Ngong race course/ Photo: Moses Mwangi
Revelers at the Ngong race course/ Photo: Moses Mwangi

Fireboy has continued to rise as an afro-pop star. He has over 250 million streams worldwide, with his greatest hallmark featuring Ed Sheeran to create his latest hit, ‘Peru’ a club banger, greatly appreciated among the Kenya audience.

His song ‘Scatter’ from his debut album ‘Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps’ was included in the FIFA 21 game soundtrack and his hit "Champion" was used by FC Bayern Munich for their 2021 UEFA Super Cup celebrations.

dj grauchi Photo: Moses Mwangi
dj grauchi Photo: Moses Mwangi
Betty Kyallo at the Ngong racecourse/ Photo: Moses Mwangi
Betty Kyallo at the Ngong racecourse/ Photo: Moses Mwangi
Photo: Moses Mwangi
Photo: Moses Mwangi