Folapondis’ “Catharsis”: A Triumphant Debut on the Global Stage

In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian Afrobeats, Folapondis (real name Folahanmi Jimoh) has stormed the Billboard World Albums Chart with his debut album *Catharsis*, landing at #14 for the week of September 20, 2025. Released on September 5, 2025, under Dangbana Republik/EMPIRE, this marks his first-ever chart appearance, highlighting the genre’s surging global appeal.

The 11-track project blends raw emotional narratives with infectious rhythms, featuring collaborations with stars like Victony and Kizz Daniel. It quickly soared to #2 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut Global—the highest for any Nigerian debut—and topped Nigeria’s Apple Music and Spotify charts. Charting in over 36 countries on Apple Music, *Catharsis* reflects Afrobeats’ explosive growth, with global streams rising 50% in 2023 per Luminate’s report.

This achievement shatters the singles-dominated narrative in Afrobeats, proving full albums can captivate worldwide audiences. As music therapy studies suggest, cathartic tunes like these may even reduce listener stress. Folapondis is redefining the soundscape. stream Catharsis now!