Fireboy DML set to perform at the Ngong Racecourse on Saturday 9th courtesy of Guinness
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- 06 Apr 2022
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The event will feature Kenya’s top artistes including Nviiri the storyteller, Bensoul, and top DJs namely DJ Grauchi, DJ Shinski, Moh Spice, DJ Kym and K The DJ in a fire combo geared to keep revelers on their feet. Ticket sales for the Fireboy concert are ongoing @mticketsevents.
Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, 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 DML has continued to rise as an afro-pop star. The artist has over 250 million streams worldwide, with his greatest hallmark featuring Ed Sheeran to create his latest hit, ‘Peru’ the song has since been 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.
Fireboy DML describes his sound as “Afro-Life” and said he writes songs that audiences can relate to. His sound has been characterized as “slow-groove pop” and is said to tell stories centered around love and the complicated feelings that go along with it with an adept formulaic structure. His music has successfully combined African harmonies with elements of country and soul music and is set to thrill his fans during his highly anticipated live performance in Nairobi. Read More…
