Quick rising Afro-soul artist FOLA, has introduced he’s dropping his first full size physique of labor later this yr.
Many people bought to him following the arrival of his 6 monitor “what a sense,” debut EP. Launched on December sixth, 2024, the challenge featured appearances from BNXN, Magixx and his label boss Bella Shmurda, who signed him to Dangbana Republik having found him.
This challenge showcased his easy vocals and emotionally resonant songwriting, typically centered round themes of affection, development, and vulnerability. His musical type is made up of a novel mix of Afrobeats, soul, and up to date R&B, a method he typically likes to explain as “Afro-everything”.
“alone” (which additionally had a preferred remix that includes BNXN) gained important traction, even topping Apple Music’s Prime 100 chart in Nigeria. Now, with a rising fanbase drawn to his heartfelt lyrics and genre-bending sound, buzz and momentum, Fola has introduced that dropping his debut album this yr. Whereas the album’s title, tracklist, and actual launch date stay below wraps, the current teaser of a brand new single on-line has ignited pleasure.
Album otw… pic.twitter.com/igVVGzFNFp
— FOLA (@Folapondis) April 14, 2025
This snippet hints on the continued exploration of his signature sound, additional solidifying his place as an thrilling and authentic voice within the dynamic Nigerian music panorama. His affiliation with Bella Shmurda’s Dangbana Republik, a label recognized for its uncooked and genuine street-inspired sound, additional amplifies the anticipation for FOLA’s upcoming challenge. This debut album is anticipated to be greater than only a assortment of songs; it’s shaping as much as be a robust creative assertion from an artist with a transparent imaginative and prescient.
