Nigerian music fans are celebrating an early chart-topping hit this year as Shoday & FOLA’s collaborative single “Paparazzi” debuted at #1 on the Spotify Nigeria Top Songs Chart, racking up 333,986 streams on its first day. This is an exciting milestone in a music market that continues to grow its digital footprint.
“Paparazzi”, released on January 2, 2026, is an Afrobeats-driven track blending catchy melodies with danceable rhythms.
Debuting at the top of Spotify Nigeria’s daily chart with over 333,000 streams places “Paparazzi” among the fastest-rising new songs in the country’s current music scene. For context, high-impact Nigerian releases often push hundreds of thousands of streams within the first 24 hours, signaling strong fan engagement and playlist support across the streaming platform.
Shoday is one of Nigerian music’s most exciting breakout artists of the past few years. Born Shodade Solomon Segun in Ogun State and raised in Lagos, he first gained attention with early hits like “Dey 4 You” and “Caution”, the latter earning a high-profile remix with Skiibii and placing him in the spotlight on streaming platforms.
Over time, Shoday has built a reputation for blending Afrobeats with R&B and pop, creating smooth yet energetic tracks that connect deeply with listeners. He has been featured on playlists like Apple Music’s Up Next and delivered memorable performances at major live events, helping him amass millions of streams and a growing fan base.
FOLA (Folarin Odunlami) is another rising force in the Nigerian music scene, known for his soulful pop-soul fusion and emotive songwriting. Since his debut singles in 2022, FOLA has steadily grown his profile through a string of successful releases and high-impact collaborations with artists like Kizz Daniel, BNXN, and Bella Shmurda.
In 2024, he released his EP What A Feeling, which showcased his thoughtful lyricism and melodic versatility. By 2025, FOLA continued to make waves with charting songs and features that reached Billboard U.S. Afrobeats charts and the TurnTable Top 100 in Nigeria, marking him as one of Afrobeats’ definitive breakout stars of the moment.
Together, Shoday and FOLA represent the new generation of Nigerian artists shaping Afrobeats with fresh sounds, strong streaming numbers, and growing global recognition making their collaboration “Paparazzi” a cultural moment for the local music scene.