The wait is officially over as Fido drops his highly anticipated debut EP, Olayemi, marking a pivotal moment in his music career. What started as whispers in the industry about a promising young talent has now crystallized into a complete artistic statement that positions Fido among Afrobeats’ most exciting new voices.
The debut extended play project features a guest appearance from Kizz Daniel, immediately signaling Fido’s serious intentions and industry credibility. The project, distributed by EMPIRE, is already creating waves within the industry, bringing international distribution muscle to what promises to be one of 2025’s breakthrough Nigerian releases.
The EP’s title, Olayemi, carries deep personal significance. Fido’s real name is Awosika Olayemi Josiah, making this debut project an intimate self-portrait wrapped in Afrobeats rhythms. It’s a bold choice that reflects an artist comfortable with vulnerability and authenticity, qualities that have become increasingly rare in an industry often focused on manufactured personas.
This personal approach permeates the entire project. Rather than chasing trends or attempting to replicate other artists’ formulas, Fido has made something that feels genuinely his own. The EP represents not just musical growth, but the maturation of an artist ready to share his complete vision with the world. The release comes after Fido turned heads with his infectious hit single, Joy Is Coming, which gained another wave of buzz recently.
What makes this particularly significant is the timing. As Afrobeats continues its global expansion, emerging artists face increasing pressure to deliver complete, cohesive projects rather than just viral singles. Olayemi meets this challenge head-on, presenting Fido as an artist with both hit-making ability and album-making vision.
While many Afrobeats artists struggle to balance commercial appeal with artistic integrity, Fido appears to have found his sweet spot. The project promises to explore new directions while staying true to his roots, suggesting an artist who understands that evolution and authenticity aren’t mutually exclusive.
The Kizz Daniel collaboration serves as a commercial validator and artistic statement, showing that Fido can hold his own alongside established stars while maintaining his distinct voice and perspective.
With Olayemi, Fido has delivered exactly what the Afrobeats scene needed, a fresh voice with something genuine to say, backed by the skills and industry support necessary to be heard.
As the EP continues gaining traction across digital platforms, one thing becomes clear, this is just the beginning for the gifted singer-songwriter. Olayemi is proof that sometimes the most anticipated releases live up to every bit of their hype.
Listen to Olayemi here.
