Since his breakout into Nigerian mainstream music, Nigerian singer FOLA has been on a continuous ascent. Today, September 10, 2026, the internet sensation announced the arrival of his sophomore album titled 9, pronounced “Striker”, as scheduled for October 9, 2026.

Following his critically acclaimed debut album Catharsis, the Dangbana Republic signee confirmed this announcement with a post across his social media pages. The announcement makes a confident revelation of the meaning behind the album title. Where the singer refers to the football number of a striker, interpreting it as the artist you call when you need a hit.

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October 9. #9isOnTheWay 9️⃣

pre-save here: https://t.co/CkiKdkx4LF pic.twitter.com/l62fz5ZXcq

— FOLA (@Folapondis) September 10, 2026

The announcement also follows the release of his striking run this year, with songs  like “attention!“,  “Treat U Right,” featuring Ayra Starr and the hit collaboration with Davido and Mayorkun on “B4 B4”. FOLA has been on a steady rise in recent years, establishing himself as one of the fast-rising and distinct voices in Afrobeats.

The arrival of the anticipated body of work will once again cement his artistry and contribute to his growing presence in the Nigerian music scene. While fans await more updates, including the project’s tracklist and featured artists, the singer also confirmed the release of a lead single scheduled for midnight today.