“My mom was crying” — Fireboy DML reveals family’s reaction after seeing him with cigarette

Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML has recounted how a seemingly simple Instagram Story featuring him with a cigarette left his family worried and sparked an emotional reaction in their WhatsApp group.

The singer revealed that his mother was particularly distressed after seeing the social media post, apparently believing that he had taken up smoking.

Fireboy DML explained that the cigarette was part of a showbiz moment and was not initially intended to suggest that he had become a smoker.

However, the situation became more difficult to explain after his family reacted strongly to what they had seen.

Fireboy DML explains family’s reaction

Speaking about the incident, Fireboy DML said, “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.”

The singer added that his mother was crying, prompting him to reassure his family that the cigarette was only connected to his entertainment activities.

Fireboy DML further admitted, “I later smoked it sha, I can’t lie.”

The revelation adds an amusing twist to what initially appeared to be a serious family scare, particularly given his mother’s emotional reaction to the post.

Social media posts can spark family concerns

Fireboy DML’s account highlights how images shared online can sometimes create misunderstandings among family members, especially when context is missing.

While the singer described the incident humorously, his mother’s reaction showed that what may appear to be entertainment or branding to an artiste can be interpreted very differently by relatives.

The story has also drawn attention to the sometimes unexpected consequences of celebrities sharing snippets of their personal or professional lives on social media.

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