Getting tattoos strained relationship with my Dad – Fireboy DML

By Olaitan Ibrahim

Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has opened up about a personal strain in his relationship with his father, stemming from his decision to tattoo his body.

In a recent episode of the 90s Baby Show, the 29-year-old Afrobeats star revealed that his tattoos deeply upset his father, to the point where he has to cover them up whenever his dad visits.

“One thing that I would do that can break my dad’s heart? I think I already did—my tattoos,” Fireboy said. “Whenever he comes to visit me, I’m always in jalabiya, fully covered. Because tattoos, they break his heart every time he sees them.”

According to Fireboy, while his father doesn’t mind his piercings, he strongly disapproves of the ink.

“My dad doesn’t have a problem with my piercing but these tattoos? He will never forgive me for these things,” he added.

Despite his father’s disapproval, the Peru crooner said he would have gotten tattoos regardless of his career path. “Even if I had ended up as a banker, I would still have tattoos. It is not even about being an artist for me, I’m just that kind of person. I see it as an art.”

Explaining his love for body art, Fireboy said, “Sometimes, I want to be shirtless and still look like I am dressed up. I want to wear a singlet and step into a place and still have a presence. That is what tattoos are to me.”

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