Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has expressed heartfelt gratitude to his senior colleague Wande Coal for his profound impact on his musical journey, Okay.ng reports.
In a recent appearance on the ‘Is This Seat Taken’ podcast, the “Peru” hitmaker shared how meeting Wande Coal was a pivotal moment in his life.
Fireboy revealed that he feels a sense of youthful admiration whenever he’s around the veteran artist.
“It was a dream meeting Wande Coal for the first time,” Fireboy said. “I become a child when he is around. He is a legend. That meeting was both a blessing and a surreal moment for me.”
He credited Wande Coal as the inspiration behind his decision to pursue music, highlighting the significant influence the “Ololufe” singer has had on his career.
To honor his mentor, Fireboy dedicated a track titled “Wande’s Song” on his fourth studio album ‘Adedamola’, paying tribute to the artist who ignited his passion for music.
