FOLA’s Phenomenal Rise: The Afrobeats Sensation Hits 400 Million Spotify Streams

The global Afrobeats movement has found a new, undeniable king of momentum in FOLA, born Folarin Odunlami. While the scene is packed with titans, FOLA is currently leading the charge for the new generation, hitting a stunning 400 million Spotify streams and officially becoming the 42nd Nigerian artist to achieve this monumental feat.
This isn’t just a record; it’s an explosion.

From Zero to Hero in One Year

The speed of FOLA’s ascension is what makes this story truly remarkable. Just 12 short months ago, Folarin Odunlami’s career streams were sitting comfortably below 30 million. Now, he’s soared past the 400 million mark, demonstrating an exponential growth curve rarely seen in the industry.
The catalyst for this incredible surge? The breakout single that defined his year: “Lost.”
“Lost” wasn’t just a hit; it was a phenomenon. The track became Nigeria’s 10th most-streamed song of 2025, propelling FOLA’s name from rising star to global fixture.

Outpacing the Veterans

FOLA’s success isn’t just about his catalog; it’s about his current influence. The artist now boasts a formidable 3.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a metric that places him ahead of established veterans and hitmakers like Zinoleesky and Naira Marley.
In fact, the metrics over the past few weeks speak volumes. With a staggering 1.4 million daily streams, FOLA even recently surpassed the daily stream count of global superstar Fireboy DML. This kind of daily engagement shows that FOLA’s buzz is translating into active, sustained listener demand worldwide.

What This Means for Afrobeats

FOLA’s 400 Million milestone underscores a critical truth about the modern music landscape: the Afrobeats genre is an unstoppable streaming giant. It’s a powerful testament to how a single, viral, undeniable track can act as a hyper-speed launchpad, propelling new talents like FOLA to international stardom practically overnight.
The world is watching, and FOLA, the young Afrobeats powerhouse, is delivering. With this kind of momentum, 400 million streams is just the first major stop on what promises to be an extraordinary global journey. We are officially in the FOLA era.