Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes detail about his collaboration with British superstar Ed Sheeran on the hit song “Peru.”

According to Fireboy, Ed Sheeran had one specific condition when the pair were preparing to shoot the music video: none of the female models on set was allowed to touch him.

Fireboy claimed that Ed was particularly careful because of an issue he had allegedly experienced with his wife following his appearance in a previous music video.

“When Ed Sheeran wanted to shoot the music video for ‘Peru’ with me, he gave me one condition: none of the models should touch him. He already had a problem with his wife over what happened in the previous video.”

The revelation has sparked reactions online, with fans finding the story both surprising and relatable. While music videos often feature intimate or flirtatious scenes as part of their creative direction, Fireboy’s account suggests that personal boundaries can sometimes play a major role in how international collaborations are executed.

Ed Sheeran has been married to Cherry Seaborn, and the singer has previously spoken publicly about keeping aspects of his personal life away from the spotlight.

Fireboy’s revelation has now given fans another glimpse into what happens behind the scenes when major international artists come together.