FOLA – 9 Album
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Label: Dangbana Republik / EMPIRE
- Tracklist Length: 14 Tracks
- Key Guest Appearances: Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan
Background & Concept
Nigerian singer-songwriter FOLA delivers his highly anticipated sophomore album, 9, serving as the direct follow-up to his 2025 debut project, Catharsis. The album title draws inspiration from the iconic number 9 football striker—the reliable goalscorer called upon to deliver under pressure. For FOLA, the concept positions him as Afrobeats’ go-to hitmaker whenever a clutch performance is needed.
Musical Style & Themes
9 showcases FOLA’s signature blend of expressive Afro-pop melodies, R&B-infused vocal arrangements, and vibrant percussion. The 14-track project weaves through themes of romantic devotion, self-assured ambition, and life after breakthrough success, balancing soulful ballads with high-energy street-pop collaborations.
Track Highlights & Key Features
“2am In Toronto” (feat. Davido): A standout link-up combining FOLA’s smooth vocal delivery with Davido’s signature energy.
“Treat U Right” (feat. Ayra Starr): A hit collaboration pairing FOLA with Ayra Starr over a breezy, mid-tempo Afro-fusion groove.
“My Type” (feat. BNXN): A melodic partnership highlighting vocal chemistry and smooth rhythm between two top songwriters.
“It’s Over” (feat. Bella Shmurda & Zlatan): A high-octane closing anthem packed with street-pop energy and dynamic back-and-forth verses.
Full Tracklist
- awade
- how many?
- 2am in toronto (feat. Davido)
- stubborn
- miss u ii (nriri)
- in order
- treat u right (feat. Ayra Starr)
- attention!
- fine ting (fine $hit)
- waf
- crime
- my type (feat. BNXN)
- hold u down (feat. Darkoo)
- it’s over (feat. Bella Shmurda & Zlatan)
Impact & Availability
Building on momentum from a run of top-charting singles throughout the year, 9 marks a definitive chapter in FOLA’s rise as a central force in modern Afrobeats. The album is available globally across all major music streaming platforms.