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.
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.
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.
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.