Nigerian rising star FOLA has shattered records with the release of his debut album “Catharsis”, pulling in an impressive 10.66 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its opening week.

This achievement makes it the highest first-week streams ever for a debut project in the platform’s history within the country.
The milestone underscores FOLA’s fast-growing popularity and the strong anticipation surrounding “Catharsis.”
The album, praised for its blend of vulnerability, sharp lyricism, and rich sonic textures, has resonated with both fans and critics. By setting a new streaming benchmark, FOLA positions himself as one of Nigeria’s most exciting new voices in music.