‘I Saw People Run Mad, Dead Bodies on Streets’ – Fireboy DML Recalls Lagos Experience

Afrobeats star Fireboy DML has recounted the culture shock and fear he experienced after relocating to Lagos in 2016 to pursue his ambition of becoming a professional musician.

The singer shared the experience during a recent livestream, revealing that his first days in the bustling city left him deeply frightened by some of the things he witnessed.

Fireboy said he initially struggled to adjust to life in Lagos, particularly after encountering people who appeared intimidating and witnessing disturbing incidents on the streets.

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According to the singer, he saw someone behaving erratically, encountered dead bodies and became alarmed by the presence of cult groups shortly after arriving in the city.

He also admitted that the appearance and demeanour of some Lagos residents contributed to his initial fear.

“I was so scared the first time I came to Lagos in 2016, in Surulere. People’s eyes were so red, and they looked scary,” he recalled.

Fireboy said the experiences occurred within his first two weeks in the city, making the environment appear overwhelming.

Despite his fears, however, the singer chose to remain in Lagos and gradually adapted to its fast-paced lifestyle.