Fola is having that year. The kind of run every rising star dreams of, where every verse, every hook, every collab just clicks.
Fola is the new face of Afrobeats’ next wave. His sound? Smooth like R&B, vibrant like Afro-Caribbean beats, and honest like late-night voice notes. Since landing on Spotify’s RADAR Africa, he’s been on a steady climb, blending heart and hustle in ways that hit both the streets and the charts.
In 2025, he’s become that guy; the one every top artist calls when they need a touch of soul on their record. From Zlatan to Wizkid, BNXN to Bella Shmurda, Fola’s name keeps popping up. And the numbers? Crazy.
Here’s how he’s been running laps around the scene this year.
“Get Better” by Zlatan
March started the fire. “Get Better” dropped, pairing Fola with Zlatan, and the streets never recovered. A raw motivational banger that’s already pulled in 30 million Spotify streams and owned TikTok for months.
Zlatan brought the grit, Fola brought the grace. Together, they built a song that feels like morning fuel for every dreamer. The message? Keep going. Even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
“Dangbana Riddim” by Bella Shmurda
April came, and “Dangbana Riddim” hit like lightning. A reunion between Fola and Bella Shmurda, the track packs the raw, unfiltered spirit of the streets, loud, proud, and full of life.
Over 25 million streams deep, the record is pure synergy. Bella brings the street energy, Fola smooths it out with melody and feeling. It’s the sound of two artists who know exactly who they are and how to make people move.
“Titi” by Kizz Daniel
By May, Fola had stepped into Kizz Daniel’s world with “Titi.” It’s soft, sleek, and borderline hypnotic; 11 million streams in and growing.
Chemistry? Effortless. Kizz’s velvet tone and Fola’s gentle delivery float over warm percussion and sweet keys. “Titi” feels like that text you never sent, the one that still sits in your drafts. Simple. Emotional. Addictive.
“Very Soon” by BNXN
June brought “Very Soon”, Fola’s link-up with BNXN, and this one hit deep. 35 million streams and counting; it’s the song you play when ambition is starting to hurt.
BNXN sings about distance and chasing dreams. Fola answers with faith and reassurance. It’s tender, it’s honest, and it’s easily one of Fola’s most emotional moments yet.
“One Condition” by DJ Tunez
Then came July. DJ Tunez. Wizkid. Fola. The trio blessed us with “One Condition,” a slow-burning groove dripping in seduction. It hit 28 million streams fast and claimed No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria right after release.
Wizkid handled the calm, Tunez worked the bounce, and Fola slid in with raw, youthful energy. It’s a silky, neon-lit love song that confirmed what fans already knew; Fola’s ready for the big stage.
With his Catharsis EP and “alone (remix)” still buzzing, Fola’s momentum doesn’t look like it’s slowing anytime soon. He’s not waiting for the spotlight anymore.
He is the spotlight.
