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Why 2023 has been quiet a year for me musically – Fireboy DML
Nigerian Afrobeat artist Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has shed light on the comparatively subdued musical presence he’s had in 2023.
Having experienced a remarkable global surge in popularity from 2021 to 2022, driven by the success of his hit track ‘Peru‘ and a remix featuring British sensation Ed Sheeran, Fireboy shared that this year is a period for artists to evolve and step back from the frenetic pace.
In a recent interview with Wat and Ers, Fireboy expressed, “2023 has been a year of learning and growth for me, both as an individual and as an artist.”
“I’m just really grateful for the journey. When people say be grateful for the journey, I think this year has been that year for me.
“Sometimes, it’s okay to step out from being an artiste and just realise that you’re human as well.
“With an actual life, with real problems just like everybody else. And this year has really taught me to appreciate all those things.”
He said he barely had enough time for his personal life last year, “but this year has been rather quiet for me so it’s also giving me more time to spend more time with family at home in Lagos, Nigeria.”
He added that his hit song ‘Peru’ changed “my life and took me to so many places all at once but this year is one of those years where it’s necessary for artistes to grow and step down from all the craziness and just enjoy life and appreciate life for what it really is.”