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Catharsis (Fola album)
2025 studio album by FOLA
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Catharsis (stylized in all lowercase) is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer-songwriter FOLA. It was released on 4 September 2025 by Dangbana Republik, and Empire. The studio album production credit are: L.O.L., Sbthaproducer, Shallythechampion, Kel-P, KTIZO Hoodini, Chuma Nwokike, Harrison Song, Adam Fritzle, Josh Milligan, Damie, Jhay2unez, and Promise.[1]
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Background
In 2024, Bella Shmurda unveils FOLA as Dangbana Republik new signee.[2] On 2 December 2024, in an interview with TurnTable, he announced his debut EP what a feeling to be released in the same year, which became a commercial success and would pave the way for his next project.[3] On 15 August 2025, he announced plans to release his debut studio album.[4]
Singles
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria | 7.1/10 |
| African Folder | 7.6/10 |
| The Upper Entertainment | 8.7/10 |
Catharsis received generally favorable reviews from music critics. In a review for Pulse Nigeria, Adeayo Adebiyi says: "Fola’s run by expanding on the sound that brought him fame. His reluctance to embrace some variety and adventure leads to a predictability that can create dullness even for a 28-minute album."[9]
African Folder's Philemon Jacob describes the album as "is a clear stamp in the incredible moment Fola is having, a breakout year that would be remembered fondly in history."[10]
In review for The Upper Entertainment, Bomi Anifowose describes the album as "An imperfect, brilliant, and necessary debut that expands Afrobeats’ emotional vocabulary."[11]
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Headies | Album of the Year | Pending | [12] |
| Best R&B Album | Pending |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gokada" | 1:43 |
| 2. | "Eko" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Golibe" (with Victony) | 2:42 |
| 4. | "You" | 2:45 |
| 5. | "Lost" (with Kizz Daniel) | 2:48 |
| 6. | "Healer" | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Cruise Control" | 2:00 |
| 8. | "Robbery" (with Gabzy) | 2:44 |
| 9. | "Caricature" | 3:01 |
| 10. | "Disco" (with Young Jonn) | 2:13 |
| 11. | "It's Going" | 2:40 |
| Total length: | 28:05 | |
Notes
- All songs are stylized in all lowercase