Nigerian musician, Fireboy DML, also known as Adedamola Adefolahan, has disclosed that prior to signing with rapper Olamide’s YBNL Nation in 2018, he turned down a few offers from major artists and record labels.
This was revealed by the “Peru” crooner in a recent Los Angeles interview with Billboard News.
He claimed that he knew it was “the right decision” and so he accepted Olamide’s offer.
“I rejected a couple of deals from big artists that wanted to sign me. But when Olamide came, I knew it was the right decision. And that process has really helped me in making decisions going forward,” he said.
Recall that Fireboy reveals his intention to venture into the film industry this year.
He explained that he decided to take this courageous move due to frequent compliments about his “very dramatic” nature.
Having displayed glimpses of his acting prowess in previous music videos, the singer is now poised to make his significant acting debut this year.
In a recent interview with Billboard News, Fireboy mentioned his plans to release an album later this year.
He said, “I am excited to share with the fans that I am releasing my album this year. I am finishing up the album here in LA. I’ve got an apartment with a pool. I want to be in an environment that reeks of happiness, peace of mind, and comfort. And that’s what I want the album to sound like.
“I am also going into the movie industry. Yeah, I am going to be acting. My people have always said that I am a dramatic young man. I mean, I know being dramatic does not equate to knowing how to act but I do know how to act. I have acted in a couple of music videos. I can’t let this gift [acting talent] waste.”
