Nigerian singer and songwriter FOLA is set to release his highly anticipated sophomore album, 9, with the project bringing together some of the biggest names in Afrobeats.
The singer unveiled the official tracklist for the 14-track album ahead of its release on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The project features collaborations with Nigerian stars including Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan, as well as British-Nigerian rapper and singer Darkoo.
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FOLA has brought together an impressive line-up for the album, with several of the collaborations already attracting attention ahead of the project’s release.
Davido features on 2 AM in Toronto, the third track on the album. The song had already been released as an early single ahead of the full project.
Ayra Starr also appears on the project, while BNXN, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan and Darkoo add their own collaborations to the album.
Darkoo features on Hold U Down, which appears as the 13th track on 9.
FOLA prepares for second album
9 follows FOLA’s earlier releases as he continues to establish himself within Nigeria’s growing Afrobeats scene.
The singer has spent the year releasing music and building anticipation for his second major project, with the album expected to showcase different sides of his sound.
The title 9 also gives the project a simple identity as FOLA moves into the next stage of his career.
The album is being released through Dangbana Republik and EMPIRE, with the full 14-track project arriving on October 9.
A growing list of collaborations
The project’s guest list is one of its biggest talking points, particularly because FOLA has managed to bring together established stars and other popular contemporary Afrobeats acts.
Davido and Ayra Starr are among Nigeria’s biggest music exports, while BNXN has built a reputation through collaborations and solo releases. Darkoo, meanwhile, brings a UK-Nigeria crossover element to the project.
With 9 set to arrive on Friday, fans will now get to hear how FOLA brings the different collaborations together across the 14-track album.
