Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has launched his fifth studio album, ZUKO!, that includes collaborations with Nigerian, Jamaican and South African artistes throughout a 13-track challenge.
Released on October 16, 2026, via YBNL Nation and EMPIRE, the album follows Adedamola, launched in 2024, and blends Afrobeats, R&B, Afropop and 3-step influences.
The album opens with ‘Dear Father’, that includes Judah Earl, adopted by ‘By Fire!’ and ‘CLAAT!’, which options Jamaican dancehall artiste Masicka. Lojay seems on ‘GODDESS’, whereas South African acts JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela function on ‘IMALI’.
Other tracks on the challenge embody ‘C’EST LA VIE’, ‘ONE MAN REGIMENT’, ‘KILOWI’, ‘ONAZO!’, ‘S.L.U.T (SEX LOVE UNDERSTANDING TRUST)’, ‘LIGHT OF DAWN’, ‘MIMI NAWE’ and ‘FIGHTING’.
Ahead of the discharge, Fireboy shared THE RED COUCH SESSION: ZUKO! on YouTube, providing followers an perception into the album’s title and themes.
The launch additionally comes with the official music video for ‘ONE MAN REGIMENT’, produced by Ramii and directed by Geojay.
Since his debut album, Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, in 2019, Fireboy has launched APOLLO in 2020, Playboy in 2022 and Adedamola in 2024.
His earlier initiatives have featured collaborations with worldwide and Nigerian artistes, together with Jon Batiste, Seun Kuti, Lagbaja and Lojay.
ZUKO! is obtainable on streaming platforms.
Ademide Adebayo
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