Fola Biography – The Profile And Detailed Info Of The Talented Singer And Songwriter.
Fola is one of the top fast-rising artists in Nigeria. He rose to fame after releasing his song “Alone”. Fola has been the talk of the media for a while now. His delectable voice has made it easy for listeners to enjoy his sound.
Additionally, Fola is currently signed to Dangbana Republik. Although he was signed in 2024, his debut EP, which features big names like Bella Shmurda, Magixx, and SB, amassed a lot of streams in 2025.
But what else do you know about Fola? Care to find out? This article covers Fola’s biography and rise to fame.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Folarin Odunlami |
| State Of Origin | Oyo State |
| Date Of Birth / Age | April 26th, 2001 / 24 Years |
| Career | Artists and Songwriters |
| Stage Name | Fola |
| School | University of Lagos |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Fola Early Life
Folarin Odunlami, also known as Fola, was born on April 26th, 2001, in Oyo State. He was raised in a family of three. He is the second of three children, consisting of only boys.
Being the second child was not easy for him. First off, he wanted to become a professional footballer. Of course, being a footballer would require him to train tirelessly daily.
Having seen the rigorous training hours required, He then switched paths. His switch didn’t come as a result of compulsion but passion. He enjoyed listening to music, and this moved him to create his song, too.
Fola Education
He completed his high school in Ibadan. He currently attends the prestigious University of Lagos for his tertiary education. He is a 400-level student at the institution.
Although attending classes is challenging, he is determined to complete his studies. After all, he is in his final year!
He is currently an Economics student at the institution. Since blowing up, it is no surprise that he is a source of inspiration for his colleagues, too.
Fola Career
His career as an artiste has been nothing but hard work. This is true because right from his high school, he has been in the music business. He often released songs and posted the songs on his Facebook account.
Later on, he progressed by using word-of-mouth advertising to push his songs. All this happened while he was still in the prestigious I.B. City.
Later in 2021, his friend YG introduced him to the power of social media. So, he began uploading his freestyles on Instagram and Twitter (X). He ensured that people listened to his songs on social media. Not long after, he uploaded it to different streaming platforms.
In 2022, He then uploaded many songs on Spotify and other streaming platforms. Thankfully, during that period, he came to Lagos. Bella Shmurda invited him to his house and studio.
Luck then shown on him because Bella introduced him to Kizz Daniel. Kizz Daniel was interested in signing the young lad.
Unfortunately, the deal broke down. Observing the broken deal, Bella Shmurda then made a move to sign him. Folarin then officially got signed to Dangbana Republik.
In no time, he released “Alone” featuring Bad Boi OML. The song made waves in different parts of Nigeria. It was a club banger for days.
Bad Bhoi verse of the song made the songs even popular. Later on, Buju Bnxn hopped on the remix of the song. The song amassed so many streams on Spotify during that period.
Additionally, Bella Shmurda and Bnxn made a viral song together titled “Who Does That?” Singing with his record label boss was one of his biggest dreams.
With Bella’s guidance, Folarin is set to take the world by storm. He released his debut EP titled “What A Feeling“. The amazing thing about this body of work is that it focuses on his rise to fame.
Most of the songs in the EP were produced by his producer, SB. Additionally, it also highlights the importance of love and hustle.
Fola Family
He grew up in a family of three boys making them five in numbers. His parents encouraged him to pursue education.
It is no surprise that he is currently studying at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) despite being a celebrity. His brothers have been a source of encouragement to him.
Fola Record Label
He is signed to Dangbana Republik, owned by Bella Shumrda. He is currently signed to a 5-year deal with the record label. The content of the record label is undisclosed to the public.
However, we trust that Folarin and his lawyers understand the caveat of the contract, and to stick to it till the deal expires with the record label.
Fola Age
Folarin is currently 24 years of age. He was born on April 26th, 2001. ‘Young and getting it’ you can say.
Net Worth
Folarin is one of the fastest rising artists in Nigeria. He is one of the top artists to rise in 2024. He has been able to release interesting songs.
Being signed to Dangbana Republik has made his projection very easy. It has exposed him to settling in the music industry. Of course, being in Dagbana Republik has attracted him to many artists.
As of 2025, Fola’s net worth is currently $10,000. Thanks to his acceleration, he may exceed this net worth in the coming weeks!
Style Of Music
He is one of the musicians in the industry with a distinct voice. Just like his record label boss, he has attracted the big boys in the industry.
His style of music can be said to be a mix of juju, Fuji and Afrobeats. One attribute that makes Fola stand out is his rhymes. He can form syllabic patterns with the most unlikely of words.
Despite his novelty in the industry, he has rubbed shoulders with Afrobeat’s biggest names. For a new artist debuting on the chart with over 14 million streams is more than impressive!
He has even stayed in the Apple Charts more than some artists in the industry. That’s impressive, I must say.
Fola Future
He is one of the artists with an amazing future ahead. In a recent interview, he promised to release an album in 2025. Additionally, Fola has songs with numerous artists in the industry, such as Kizz Daniel.
The song with Kizz Daniel was released in May 2025. He was also nominated for the Rookie Of The Year at the Headies 2025. Unfortunately for him, the award was won by Zerry DL.
Conclusion
Folarin is undoubtedly one of the wonder kids in the industry. His EP has been able to gather numbers in a short while.
Without further guessing, Fola’s album would do wonders in 2025. We all await the album to drop. We hope you find value in reading this article. Kindly share with others, thanks!
