Fireboy: I never saw Lagbaja’s face during our studio session

Fireboy DML, the Nigerian singer, has discussed his experience collaborating with the music legend Lagbaja.

For his fourth album ‘Adedamola’, the music star enlists several music heavyweights including Seun Kuti, DJ Spinall and the US singer John Batiste.

In the snippet of Africa Now Radio, Fireboy said he featured the music icons in the album to give it a “nostalgic feel”.

He said he was excited to have featured Lagbaja in the project, adding that ” he is a special artiste”.

He also revealed he did not get to see Lagbaja’s face during their studio session even though he was curious.

Lagbaja is known for his signature use of mask which covers his identity.

“That is a special record, right there. It means a lot to me getting a legend like Lagbaja on that record,” he said.

“One major theme around the album is nostalgia—there is this nostalgic feeling when you listen to the album, so it is only right that I employed my legends in the game to help me push this message.

“Right from the very beginning, I knew this record was special, and I could not wait for everyone to listen to it.

“You would not believe this, he was masked up in the studio. It was crazy—I did not get to see his face. I had a few interesting thoughts; I wanted to ask him if I could see his face.

“But you know, all that matters is that we made the music. That’s what makes Lagbaja, Lagbaja. You know, “Lagbaja,” where I’m from, in the Yoruba language, means, “Mr. Nobody,” an anonymous person; so it’s only right that I do not get to see his face.

“I’m glad he got to be on the record. A special person, a special artiste, a special record.”

Born Adedamola Adefolahan, Fireboy rose to fame following the release of ‘Jealous’, his 2019 single.

Since then, he has established a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry.

He has also bagged a plethora of nominations and awards for his craft.