“It wasn’t easy” Fireboy confessed as he reflected on his childhood and the responsibilities that came with being the firstborn. In a revealing chat on the 90s Baby Show, the Afrobeats sensation, born Adedamola Adefolahan, opened up about how his early life in Ogun State, Nigeria, shaped his journey to stardom.
Adedamola shared how, he had to attend a public school so his siblings could go to private schools. This sacrifice stayed with him throughout his life. “I heard the phrase ‘you have to be responsible’ for years,” he explained, highlighting the weight of being the eldest child.
As the firstborn, he felt a deep sense of responsibility to his family. “You’re responsible for your siblings and upholding the family name,” he said. Growing up in a religious, hardworking household, Fireboy learnt life wasn’t just about him—it was about his family’s success.”
“From a young age, he understood the weight of responsibility, always striving to ensure the well-being of those he loved.
He didn’t truly feel like a man until he left home for university, where he studied English at OAU. “That was when I realized I had been shielded from a lot of things,” he admitted.
Today, as a global star with hits like Peru and Bandana, Fireboy says his early experiences still fuel his ambition.
They remind him daily of the responsibilities he carries—not just to his family, but to millions of fans worldwide who believe.
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