Afolarin Temiloluwa Odunlami, better known by his stage name FOLA, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter based in Lagos. He takes a soulful approach to his Afro-R&B and Afrobeats sound. Born in 2001, he has been active in the music scene for a while, releasing music independently online. After earning acclaim with his debut EP what a feeling in 2024 and a string of charting singles, FOLA has quickly emerged as one of Nigeria’s most introspective and emotionally resonant artists. He dropped his debut album catharsis in 2025 and it reached #1 on most notable Nigerian Music Charts.