Paparazzi (Shoday song)
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| Single by Shoday & FOLA | ||||
| from the album HYBRID | ||||
| Released | 2 January 2026 | |||
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| Length | 2:27 | |||
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| Producer | SB | |||
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| "Paparazzi" on YouTube | ||||
"Paparazzi" is a song by Nigerian singer Shoday and FOLA, released on 2 January 2026 through 5K Records, Canny Consults, and Sony Music UK. The single was produced by SB for Canny Consults and 5K Records. The song peaked at number 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100,[1] peaked at number 7 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats chart,[2] and debuts at number 12 on the UK Afrobeats chart.[3]
Background and reception
After releasing "Paparazzi" on 2 January, the music video directed by Perliks was released on 3 January 2026.[4]
On 29 January 2026, Shoday announced his forthcoming album HYBRID, to be released on 6 February 2026.[5]
Critical reception
On TheCable's TCL Radio critics' week of 24 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuts at number 9.[6]
On TheCable's TCL Radio critics' week of 31 January 2026, "Paparazzi" ranked at number 6.[7]
On 9 January 2026, OkayAfrica included "Paparazzi" on its list of Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week.[8]
"Paparazzi" peaked at number 4 on Cool FM Top 10 playlist of the week.[9]
Commercial performance
On 5 January 2026, it debuted at number three on Nigeria's Top 100 and peaked at number 1 the following week.[1] On 5 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuts at number 1 on Nigeria's Official Streaming Songs chart.[10] On 13 January 2026, it debuted at number 7 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.[2] On 17 January 2026, it debuted at number 12 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[3] On 19 January 2026, it peaked at number 6 on Nigeria's Official Radio Songs chart.[11]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria Top 100 (TurnTable) | 1 |
| Nigeria Official Radio Songs (TurnTable) | 6 |
| Nigeria Official Streaming Songs (TurnTable) | 1 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[12] | 12 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[13] | 7 |
| Nigeria TCL radio (TheCable) | 6 |
References
- ^ a b "Shoday & FOLA's "Paparazzi" Lifts to No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, Priesst's "Akonuche" Jumps from No. 85 to No. 10". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ a b Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Official Afrobeats Chart on 11/1/2026". Official Charts. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Nigeria: Shoday shares new single Paparazzi featuring FOLA". Music in Africa. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Shoday Announces Debut Album "HYBRID"". Album Talks. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Oshunloye, Taiwo (24 January 2026). "TCL radio picks: Wizkid, Asake's joint EP dominates as Shoday's 'Paparazzi' debuts". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Oshunloye, Taiwo (31 January 2026). "TCL radio picks: 'Paparazzi' climbs to sixth spot as Wizkid, Asake dominate chart". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: January 9, 2026". OkayAfrica. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Cool FM Top 10". Cool FM. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Streaming Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Radio Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart on 11/1/2026 – Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Shoday Chart History (Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2026.