Nigerian singer FOLA has reached a new career milestone as his sophomore album, 9, climbed to the number one position on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart.
Released on October 9, 2026, the 14-track project topped the chart within days of its release, placing the singer ahead of other albums on the Nigerian music streaming platform.
The album features collaborations with notable Nigerian and international acts, including Davido, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan, bringing together different sounds within contemporary Afrobeats.
Among its tracks are 2am in Toronto, featuring Davido, my type, featuring BNXN, and it’s over, featuring Bella Shmurda and Zlatan.
The album’s chart performance follows FOLA’s growing presence in Nigeria’s music scene, building on the success of his earlier project, catharsis.
With 9 reaching the top of Apple Music Nigeria’s albums chart, the singer has recorded another notable achievement in his musical journey.
