“My Whole Family Started Crashing Out”- Fireboy DML On Cigarette Photo Controversy

• Fireboy DML, a Nigerian Afrobeats singer, discussed a recent Instagram post that raised concerns among his family.
• The post featured him with a cigarette in his mouth, which was intended as a showbiz moment.
• He shared his experience during an appearance on the Afrobeats Podcast.

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Fireboy DML has shared how a seemingly harmless Instagram post caused concern among his family members after he appeared in a photo with a cigarette in his mouth.

The singer opened up about the incident while speaking on the Afrobeats Podcast, explaining that he had uploaded a short snippet to his Instagram Story as part of a showbiz moment.

However, the post reportedly triggered an immediate reaction from his family, who discussed the matter in their WhatsApp group.

Fireboy revealed that his mother was particularly worried and became emotional after seeing the image, prompting him to reassure his family that there was no cause for alarm.

According to the singer, he explained that the cigarette was simply part of the presentation and was intended to create a certain showbiz effect.

Despite initially assuring his family that it was all an act, Fireboy admitted that he eventually smoked the cigarette.

He said during the interview: “I posted a snippet on my Instagram Story while holding a cigarette in my mouth, and my whole family started crashing out in the WhatsApp group. My mom was crying, and I had to explain to them that it was just showbiz. I later smoked it sha, I can’t lie.”

In other news… Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has given fans a glimpse into one of her adventurous moments this year after sharing a video of herself taking on an aerial trapeze challenge.

The actress posted the 93-second clip on Monday, August 31, 2026, showing her suspended in the air with the aid of a safety harness inside what appeared to be a spacious training tent.

In the video, Adesua could be seen swinging, flipping and performing different aerial movements that required considerable strength, balance and body control. The demanding nature of the activity was also highlighted through an on-screen message, which acknowledged the discomfort of the harness while emphasizing the importance of safety.

Sharing the video, the actress, who is married to singer and entrepreneur Banky W, reflected on how she has been spending 2026. She described the year as one filled with purpose, exploration, learning, work and quality time with her children.

“2026 has been for God & Humanity, Living & Building, Learning & Playing, Working & Wining, Traveling & Exploring and enjoying my time with my babies,” she wrote.

Adesua Etomi further expressed her excitement about the experiences she has had so far, adding, “I’m having the time of my entire life.”