5 FOLA Songs Every Fan Should Know
Folarin Odunlami, better known as FOLA, spent six years quietly perfecting his craft before the world caught on.… The post 5 FOLA Songs Every Fan Should Know appeared first on Afrobeats Mag.
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Folarin Odunlami, better known as FOLA, spent six years quietly perfecting his craft before the world caught on. Born in Lagos on April 26, 1999, the singer-songwriter didn’t rush his moment. When it finally arrived, it was undeniable. Blending R&B’s emotional core with Afrobeats’ infectious energy, Amapiano’s rhythmic pulse, and an earnest lyrical voice all his own, FOLA has carved out a corner of the Nigerian music scene that feels genuinely fresh. If you’re just discovering him, these are the five songs you need to hear.
“Who Does That?” ft Bella Shmurda
A reunion with the man who first believed in him. “Who Does That?” appeared on FOLA’s debut EP and quickly became one of its standout moments, racking up over 103 million plays on Audiomack alone. The track has a confident, celebratory energy — FOLA and Bella Shmurda trading verses about resilience and recognition, asking the rhetorical question: who keeps showing up and delivering like this? The answer, increasingly, is FOLA. With Bella’s vocals blending seamlessly into the groove, it’s a track that doubles as a statement of intent from an artist who knows exactly where he’s headed.
“Alone” ft. BhadBoi OML
This is the song that changed everything. A heartfelt ode to romantic commitment, “Alone” turned heads across the industry and put FOLA firmly on the map. His silky vocals and earnest songwriting shine brightest here, as he implores a lover’s attention while grappling with emotional distance. His declaration — “This music na my ìyàwó” — captures an artist fully aware of the devotion his craft demands. The track hit No. 14 on Billboard’s Afrobeats chart, and its eventual BNXN remix earned FOLA his first No. 1 entry on the TurnTable Charts. For many fans, this was the moment they discovered him.
“Lost” ft. Kizz Daniel
If “Alone” announced FOLA to Nigeria, “Lost” introduced him to a wider world. Released April 24, 2025 via Dangbana Republik Records and EMPIRE, the track pairs him with one of Afrobeats’ most enduring heavyweights in Kizz Daniel. The result is a fusion of street energy and soulful melody — FOLA’s smooth vocal style locking into Kizz Daniel’s melodic flow in a way that feels natural rather than manufactured. It debuted on the Official UK Afrobeats Charts and confirmed that FOLA’s appeal extends well beyond Lagos. The chemistry between the two artists has fans already hoping this isn’t their last collaboration.
“Get Better” ft. Zlatan
FOLA kicked off 2025 in style. After Zlatan teased the collaboration on social media, “Get Better” dropped on March 21, 2025 — and immediately debuted at No. 2 on the TurnTable Top 100. Zlatan’s distinctive energy brings a different kind of electricity to FOLA’s sound, proving that the young artist can hold his own alongside established heavyweights. The song eventually peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard US Afrobeats Charts and No. 2 on the Nigeria Apple Music Chart — numbers that signalled a confident step up in commercial reach heading into the new year.
“Paparazzi” with Shoday
FOLA started 2026 by reaching the very top. “Paparazzi,” his collaboration with Shoday, hit No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100 music chart in January — his first chart-topper in Nigeria and a statement of intent for the year ahead. The track blends both artists’ strengths into something bigger than either alone, and the No. 1 milestone marks a meaningful shift: FOLA is no longer a rising star to watch. He has arrived. For fans who have followed him from “Ginger Me,” this one lands with the satisfying weight of a story coming full circle.
FOLA’s rise is the kind that rewards patience — his own and his listeners’. Six years of craft before a debut single, two years of building before a breakthrough, and now a string of chart landmarks that suggest the most compelling chapter is still being written. Whether you start with “Who Does That?” or jump straight to “Paparazzi,” every song on this list points toward the same place: an artist who is only just getting started.
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