Nigerian Fuji singer Adewale Ayuba is set to unveil his latest musical project, a five-track album titled Arise, on September 19, 2026.
Ayuba announced the release during an interview with journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, describing the album as a significant step into a new phase of his career.
The veteran musician said his approach to releasing music has evolved, with plans to move away from lengthy albums and extended tracks in favour of shorter songs and singles that reflect the changing way audiences consume music.
“I’m no longer going to do long-form albums or 33-minute songs. I’m going with singles. That’s why I called it Arise — the beginning of another journey in my life,” he said.
According to Ayuba, the decision to release a five-track album was influenced by the reception his recent singles, “Koloba Koloba” and “Uncommon”, received from listeners.
Prompt News reports he explained that the singles were initially intended to test the waters and determine whether his audience would embrace his new direction.
“The two singles that I did, including Koloba Koloba, were just to sample and see whether people would appreciate them. Now, I see the kind of love they show to me through Koloba Koloba, and Uncommon. I have now done five songs together in one album. In the album, we have Ileke, All Over the World, Kututu, Yetunde and one more,” he said.
The Bonsue Fuji crooner further explained that his songs are centred on delivering messages, rather than simply providing entertainment.
He maintained that his decision to adopt a different release pattern would not affect the substance of his music, noting that his ability to explore different styles remains an important aspect of his artistry.
“I just want people to know that I’m versatile; I can do anything with music,” Ayuba said.
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He urged his fans and other music enthusiasts to listen to Arise when it is released on September 19 and make their own assessment of the project.
Ayuba added that the five-track album would be available to listeners globally, describing its release as the beginning of a fresh chapter in his career.
