King Coal Is Coming: Wande Coal Returns With a Star-Studded New Album

The man they call King Coal is back. Wande Coal has confirmed his new album drops next Friday, and the rollout so far suggests this could be one of the biggest Afrobeats releases of the year.
During a recent appearance on Apple Music Radio, Wande Coal revealed the full list of features on the upcoming project: Qing Madi, Ruger, BNXN, Wizkid, Projexx, Fido, and Tiwa Savage. Rather than drip-feeding names, he chose to unveil the entire lineup at once — a bold move that’s already got fans buzzing across social media.
The cherry on top: just days before the announcement, Wande Coal shared a snippet of unreleased music and confirmed the album was “100% done,” signaling that this new era has been in the works for a while.
This will mark his first full studio body of work since Legend or No Legend (2023), following the Kel-P collab EP Best of Both Worlds in 2025. With a tracklist blending veteran heavyweights and rising stars, King Coal looks set to remind everyone exactly why he’s still one of Afrobeats’ most influential voices.
Mark your calendars — next Friday, the King returns. 👑