• Fireboy DML, a Nigerian Afrobeats artist, discussed his tumultuous love life.
• He appeared on the Reprezent podcast to share personal insights.
• The chaotic dating culture in Lagos inspired his hit song “Ashawo.”

Adedamola Adefolahan, famously known as Fireboy DML, a notable Nigerian Afrobeats artist, has opened up about the complexities of his romantic life, describing it as quite chaotic.

During a recent interview on the Reprezent podcast, Fireboy DML disclosed that the inspiration behind his popular song “Ashawo” stemmed from the unpredictable dating environment in Lagos.

“I crafted ‘Ashawo’ to mirror the dating scene here in Lagos, where things are pretty hectic,” he explained.

Reflecting on his personal journey, Fireboy shared, “Although my love life is a bit disordered, I seem to have a good rapport with women. When life gets overwhelming, they help me find my equilibrium.”

In the past, the artist has mentioned that he was even open to experiencing heartbreak as a source of inspiration for creating more authentic music.

Currently, Fireboy DML has not disclosed having a girlfriend or being in a romantic relationship.

In other news… A Nigerian woman has shared a distressing video on TikTok, claiming that her life took a severe turn for the worse after she participated in the widely popular Hallelujah Challenge prayer sessions hosted by Pastor Nathaniel Bassey.

In the tearful clip posted under the username @mirriam231, the woman narrated how her problems seemed to multiply following her involvement in the spiritual program, questioning if others experienced similar setbacks.

In her caption, she wrote:

“Is it me or things just got worse after the Hallelujah Challenge? Devil you’re a liar. God is still good and faithful. God please help us.”

The post drew widespread engagement, with some users encouraging her to maintain faith, while others shared contrasting experiences of increased challenges. One commenter wrote:

“It got worse lost everything I was scared of losing… scarified my sleep and never missed a day only for things to get worse. I’m so angry I cried so much.”