Nigerian music star Fireboy DML didn’t always live in the spotlight. In fact, there was a time he almost gave it all up — for a hustle under Ajah bridge.
“I was seriously considering selling rechargeable lamps,” Fireboy said in a recent interview, reflecting on the early, uncertain days of his music career. “I was broke, nothing was working, and I needed to survive. That thought crossed my mind more than once.”
Today, Fireboy is a household name, with chart-topping songs, international tours, and a solid spot in Afrobeats royalty. But behind the fame is a story of grit, near-failure, and a quiet desperation that many young Nigerians know too well.
“I don’t talk about this much,” he said. “But people need to know that before the wins came, there were plenty of days when I just wanted to quit.”
His story isn’t unique — and that’s what makes it powerful. Like many Nigerian youth, Fireboy faced a system that often overlooks talent, and a reality where creativity doesn’t always pay the bills right away. Still, he held on, thanks in part to encouragement from friends, and his eventual signing to YBNL Nation.
Now, he’s using his platform to remind people that the road to success is rarely smooth. “Don’t let Instagram fool you,” he laughed. “Everyone has their Ajah bridge moment. Just don’t stay there.”
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