Music rave of the moment 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 album will be a follow-up to Nigeria’s best selling album of 2020 (so far) and Fireboy’s debut, Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps.
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”.
The album’s executive producer is Olamide. See the album’s track listing.
Apollo will be a follow up to his successful debut album, Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, which was released in 2019.
Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps (abbreviated as LTG) was released by YBNL Nation on November 29, 2019. The album comprises 13 tracks and doesn’t feature any guest artist.
Ahead of the release of “Apollo,” the music star has released two singles “New York City Girl” and “Eli.“
The singer is also currently making waves with his recent collaboration on “Ogaranya” with Nigerian rapper Reminisce.
Born Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as 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.