Nigerian musician Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as Fireboy DML has announced August 20 as the release date for his sophomore album, Apollo.
The announcement came via his Twitter page when he wrote, “Apollo. 20th of August.”
The 17-track album will be a follow-up to his successful debut album, Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps.
The album features his label boss Olamide and award-winning singer, Wande Coal. There’s also D Smoke on the album, as well as the already released singles “New York City Girl,” “Eli” and “Tattoo.”
In a follow-up tweet, Fireboy wrote; “my second studio album, Apollo. this was bound to happen. gratitude to God for blessings. gratitude to everyone who worked with me on this album; gratitude to my team (YBNL/Empire), my family and the kings who blessed this project with their presence. see you on Thursday”.
my second studio album, Apollo. this was bound to happen. gratitude to God for blessings. gratitude to everyone who worked with me on this album; gratitude to my team (YBNL/Empire), my family and the kings who blessed this project with their presence. see you on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/ZcBEjWyAug
— Fireboy DML (@fireboydml) August 17, 2020
Fireboy DML, developed an interest in music while studying at Obafemi Awolowo University.
His breakthrough single “Jealous” first appeared on YBNL Nation’s collaborative album YBNL Mafia Family (2018), before being re-released on 25 March 2019.
He won Listener’s Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for “Jealous” at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
