Afrobeats sensation Folarin “FOLA” Odunlami has officially announced his first major headline concert in Lagos. The eagerly awaited show, titled “What a Feeling,” is scheduled for December 15, 2025, at the Balmoral Event Center in Victoria Island. This concert marks a significant milestone in FOLA’s rapidly rising career, offering fans an intimate yet high-energy experience that showcases his unique sound.
The “What a Feeling” concert shares its name with FOLA’s debut EP, which helped introduce audiences to his emotive, genre-blending music. He is signed to Bella Shmurda’s Dagbana Republik and has built a reputation for heartfelt songwriting.
FOLA’s journey to stardom has been a testament to resilience. After moving to Lagos in 2018 to pursue music, he faced early setbacks, including being arrested on his first day in the city. Despite these challenges, he persevered and signed with Dagbana Republik in October 2024. His hard work has paid off: he recently surpassed one billion streams across digital platforms, and his debut studio album Catharsis, released in September 2025, became the highest-debuting Nigerian album on Spotify’s Global Top Albums chart.
Fans attending What a Feeling can expect a powerful live translation of FOLA’s deeply personal music. The concert is likely to feature tracks from his debut EP as well as songs from his album, with themes of heartbreak, healing, and personal growth. FOLA’s songwriting is designed to connect intimately with listeners, delivering performances that are as emotionally compelling as they are musically impressive.
This concert represents a defining moment in FOLA’s career, highlighting his transition from a rising recording artist to a performer capable of headlining a major event in Nigeria’s bustling music scene. As ticket sales and promotion ramp up, anticipation is building for a night that could solidify FOLA’s place among the new generation of Afrobeats stars.
