Nigerian singer Fireboy DML is in Uganda for his first-ever concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Fireboy famed for songs like ‘Peru’, ‘Playboy’ among others, arrived in the country on Friday morning.
The Guinness Smooth sponsored show is organised by Malembe Lifestyle.
“It’s my first time in Uganda and it’s been a long time coming,” he told the press at Kampala Serena Hotel.
Fireboy who doubles as the Pan-African influencer for Guinness brand’s “Black Shines Brightest” campaign, said he was looking forward to a memorable show tomorrow.
“Uganda has been showing me love ever since I broke out, and it’s only right to replicate the love. I’m looking forward to having fun with my new fans,” he went on.
Fireboy said he has always been eager to perform for his Ugandan fans.
“That is why this show is a very important occasion for me. I’m looking forward to being with you guys tomorrow.”
He will be performing alongside Ugandan musicians like; Sheebah, Navio, Fik Famieca and Zex Bilangilangi, etc.
Some of the biggest DJs in the game like; DJ Ssese, DJ Spinny, Slick Stuart & Roja, Fem DJ and DJ Suuna Ben, will be spinning the discs.
Speaking to the press, Prudence Mutembei, the Premium Beers Brand Manager at UBL, said this is going to be a show like no other.
“I know this is a statement that you always hear when concerts like these are happening, but this one is different. We have undoubtedly one of the biggest artistes on the African continent with some of the biggest hits at the moment and we have organised an experience only Guinness can do. Fireboy, Malembe and Guinness; this collaboration is the perfect recipe for a magical show,” she noted.
Michelle Isinbaeva of Malembe Lifestyle said Fireboy’s show is something no one would want to miss.
“With a catalogue like Fireboy’s and the line-up that we have, this is set to be the biggest show on Uganda’s social calendar,” said Isinbaeva.
Advance tickets for the show go for Shs40,000 for regular and Shs85,000 for VIP.
They are available on Quicket.co.ug, the Jumia Food App and at Shell Select Shops and Funz Videos.
Regular tickets at the gates will cost Shs70,000 while VIP tickets will go for Shs120,000 starting at midday.
Who is Fireboy?
“I started out as a basic Afro Beat artiste and it took a while to find my sound, but when I found my sound, I knew I had a chance to hit the global scene,” Fireboy said about himself.
He has recently worked with internationally acclaimed stars like Ed Sheeran and the legendary Madonna.
Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer.
He is signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide.
His debut studio album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps was released in 2019.