Afrobeat singer and songwriter Fola has expressed excitement after his album Catharsis surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify less than two months after its release.
Speaking with Hip TV News, the artist described the achievement as “mind-blowing” and one of the most beautiful moments of his career. He credited the success to hard work, divine grace, and the unwavering support of his fans. “It’s such an amazing milestone for me. So much thanks to God and my fans,” he said.
Fola explained that the album represents a journey of healing and growth, revealing that it was shaped by several personal experiences. He shared that he wanted listeners to feel a range of emotions while engaging with his music. “I want people to know it’s okay to feel something, to cry, to love, to fail, and to win,” he said.
mirrors the highs and lows of life and aims to remind listeners that every emotion and phase is part of the human experience.
Beyond his music, Fola opened up about his decision to pause his education. He admitted that adjusting to his new reality as a full-time artiste has been challenging but worthwhile. “It’s no biggie, but everything changed. It’s not the way it used to be,” he explained.
He described the album, which he recorded over one year, as deeply personal. Each track reflects a different chapter of his story, from love and loss to resilience and self-discovery, he said. Reflecting on his journey, Fola shared how he started singing in high school before working at a bakery. In Ibadan to fund his music dreams. His career began to take shape after moving to Lagos, where he met artists like Bella Shmurda and continued honing his craft.
Looking ahead, Fola promised fans more music, live performances, and even bigger milestones in the months to come. “Expect beautiful songs, concerts, and big stages. The goal is to keep growing Grammys soon,” he added with a smile.
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