Fido’s eagerly awaited debut EP, Olayemi, has finally arrived, marking a turning point in his musical career. What began as industry rumours of a bright young artist has now solidified into a comprehensive artistic declaration that places Fido among the most intriguing up-and-coming voices in Afrobeats.
Kizz Daniel makes a cameo in the first extended play project, demonstrating Fido’s industry reputation and serious goals right away. Distributed by EMPIRE, the initiative is already making ripples in the business and giving what looks to be one of Nigeria’s biggest releases of 2025 international distribution power.
Olayemi, the EP’s title, has profound personal meaning. This debut project is an intimate self-portrait encased in Afrobeats sounds, since Fido’s real name is Awosika Olayemi Josiah. It’s a daring decision that shows an artist at ease with genuineness and vulnerability—qualities that are becoming more and more uncommon in a field that frequently emphasises constructed personalities.
The entire project is infused with this individual approach. Fido has created something that feels truly his own, as opposed to following fads or trying to imitate the styles of other musicians. The EP shows the development of an artist who is prepared to give his full vision to the world, in addition to his artistic advancement. The release follows Fido’s captivating hit tune, Joy Is Coming, which attracted attention and generated more talk recently.
This is especially important because of the timing. Emerging musicians are under more and more pressure to produce whole, coherent projects rather than merely viral songs as Afrobeats continues to spread throughout the world. By portraying Fido as an artist with the ability to create hits as well as the vision to create albums, Olayemi takes on this task head-on.
Fido seems to have hit his sweet spot, whereas many Afrobeats musicians find it difficult to strike a balance between artistic integrity and commercial appeal. The concept indicates an artist who recognises that authenticity and progress are not mutually exclusive and intends to pursue new avenues while remaining loyal to his origins.
The Kizz Daniel collaboration is both an artistic and economic validation, demonstrating that Fido can compete with well-known artists while retaining his unique voice and viewpoint.
Fido has given the Afrobeats world just what it needs with Olayemi: a new voice with something real to say, supported with the abilities and industry backing required to make an impression.
One thing is evident as the EP continues to gain popularity on digital platforms: the talented singer-songwriter is only getting started. Olayemi is evidence that even the most eagerly awaited releases can live up to the anticipation.
Listen to ‘Olayemi’ via the link below.
