Fola: from AFRIMMA Best Newcomer to leading the Headies
September 13, 2026
Fola won Best Newcomer at AFRIMMA 2026 and leads the Headies with 10 nominations for his debut album Catharsis.
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Fola won Best Newcomer at AFRIMMA 2026 and leads the Headies with 10 nominations for his debut album Catharsis.
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