The spotlight now turns fully to Fido, as the rising Afrobeats star steps into his moment with the release of his debut EP, Olayemi.
Long surrounded by industry buzz and growing fan anticipation, this project is more than just an introduction; it’s a clear declaration of intent from an artist who’s ready to take up space on the global stage.
With its official rollout powered by EMPIRE, the international distribution powerhouse, Olayemi brings immediate industry weight. The six-track project also boasts a high-profile collaboration with Afrobeats veteran Kizz Daniel, an early co-sign that reinforces Fido’s growing credibility.
Named after Fido’s birth name, Awosika Olayemi Josiah, the project is deeply personal, a nod to heritage, identity, and self-ownership. Rather than hiding behind alter egos or manufactured bravado, Fido chooses introspection, allowing the music to speak from a place of real-life experience. This rare level of sincerity stands out in a genre often shaped by trend cycles and surface-level narratives.
Olayemi builds on the momentum Fido sparked with his breakout single “Joy Is Coming,” a track that caught ears for its infectious optimism and emotional resonance. The new EP expands on that promise, delivering a sonically rich and thematically cohesive body of work that reflects an artist truly in tune with his vision.
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At a time when Afrobeats is becoming a global commodity, Olayemi cuts through the noise. It offers more than just bangers for the charts; it presents a story, a sound, and a soul. Fido’s ability to balance wide-reaching appeal with unfiltered honesty positions him as one of the genre’s most promising new voices.
His chemistry with Kizz Daniel on their collaboration only adds fuel to the momentum, with the track serving both as a crowd-puller and a testament to Fido’s readiness to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the scene’s heavyweights.
With Olayemi, Fido doesn’t just announce his arrival; he sets the tone for what could be a defining run in Afrobeats’ next era. Backed by both talent and a strong distribution engine, he’s poised for the kind of breakout few newcomers achieve this early.
As the EP garners streams and spins, one thing is undeniable: Fido isn’t just participating in Afrobeats’ evolution he’s helping shape its future.
Listen to Olayemi HERE.