FOLA Is the Most Nominated Artiste at the 18th Headies With 10 Nods!

FOLA Dominates 18th Headies Awards with 10 Nominations

Talk about a breakthrough moment. Afro-R&B sensation FOLA has just made history as the most nominated artist at the upcoming 18th Headies Awards, scooping an impressive 10 nominations in his very first appearance on the prestigious ceremony’s radar. For an artist making his Headies debut, this isn’t just a win—it’s a statement.

The singer, born Odunlami Afolarin Temiloluwa, is riding high off the success of his debut project Catharsis, which has earned him major recognition across the board. The album landed nominations in both Album of the Year and Best R&B Album categories, while FOLA himself is in the running for Next Rated, Best Male Artiste, and Digital Artiste of the Year. His standout single “You” is pulling serious weight too, earning three separate nods for Afrobeats Single of the Year, Best Recording of the Year, and the fan-driven Headies Viewers’ Choice award.

But FOLA’s versatility doesn’t stop there. His songwriting chops are being celebrated with a nomination for Songwriter of the Year for “Who Does That?”, and his collaborative prowess shines through with “Lost” featuring Kizz Daniel being recognized in the Best Collaboration category. This wave of recognition follows the momentum he’s been building since his breakout track “Alone” first introduced audiences to his unique blend of Afrobeats and R&B sensibilities. With Catharsis expanding his reach even further, these 10 nominations feel less like luck and more like validation of an artist who’s been doing the work.

The 18th Headies Awards will take place on October 25 in Toronto, Canada, where FOLA will be looking to convert these nominations into hardware. Either way, he’s already outpacing several established heavyweights in Nigerian music—and that’s just the beginning.

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