Fireboy DML’s ZUKO! Is Out — Full 13-Track List, Features and What the Singles Signal

🎵 Quick Summary: ZUKO!, Fireboy DML’s fifth studio album, was released on Friday 16 October 2026 through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE. It has 13 tracks and arrives two years after Adedamola (2024). Judah Earl is on the opener “Dear Father”, Masicka on “CLAAT!”, Lojay on “GODDESS”, and South Africa’s JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela on “IMALI”. The album closes with “FIGHTING”. “IMALI” reached the top 20 of the Official Nigeria Top 100 before the album came out, and the video for “ONE MAN REGIMENT” arrived with the album. We found no full critical reviews yet.

After a rollout that began with a teaser of a man in a red suit and blood-stained bandages driving down an empty highway, ZUKO! is finally out. Here is the full tracklist as reported, who features, and what the singles told us beforehand.

ZUKO! — Key Facts

The Full Tracklist

The order follows the tracklist printed on the album cover as reported by several outlets and listed by lyrics sites. Outlets disagree on some spellings, such as “Mimi Nawe”, and one report wrongly calls Masicka South African, when he is a Jamaican dancehall artist.

What the Singles Signalled

CLAAT! (7 August). The lead single with Jamaican dancehall star Masicka was released through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE, with Fireboy confirming the date on X with a short caption. Interspace Music noted it was a rare case of a Def Jam-backed dancehall artist on the lead single of a Nigerian act’s album rollout.

IMALI. NotJustOk describes it as Afro-house-leaning, pairing Fireboy’s melodies with South African 3-step. A Benin Web TV report citing TurnTable says it reached the top 20 of the Official Nigeria Top 100, which it called Fireboy’s 25th entry in the top 20.

ONE MAN REGIMENT. Arise reports that the album arrived with the official video for this track, produced by Ramii and directed by Geojay. Fireboy also shared a YouTube feature called The Red Couch Session: ZUKO!, which Arise says gives insight into the album’s title and themes.

S.L.U.T. BellaNaija and Arise both list the track’s full title as SEX LOVE UNDERSTANDING TRUST, which is what the letters stand for.

The Title and the Visuals

Culture Custodian reported that “Zuko” refers to the fire-bending prince from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, a nickname fans had used for Fireboy. The album was announced on 5 August with a cinematic teaser: Fireboy in a red suit with blood-stained bandages, driving down an empty highway before a licence plate reading ZUKO appeared, according to NotJustOk. The cover shows a lone figure in a black suit and flowing red garment holding a sword under a spotlight, with the title in bold red lettering, as described by The Nigerian Voice.

Fireboy’s Albums Before This One

Since signing to YBNL in 2018, Fireboy has released Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps (2019), Apollo (2020), Playboy (2022), which carried “Peru”, and Adedamola (2024), featuring Jon Batiste, Seun Kuti, Lagbaja and Lojay. TheCable notes that “Peru” won Best Afrobeat Single at the 2022 Headies, and that he was the first African artist to perform on the main stage at the 2022 BET Awards.

What About Kizz Daniel’s Radio Gidi?

Kizz Daniel’s Radio Gidi had also been announced for 16 October, but we have not found confirmation that it was released. One 16 October report said it had not dropped as expected and that no delay had been announced, and a 19 October piece still described it as the forthcoming album. We will cover it properly once it is confirmed.

What Do Reviewers Say?

The album has been out for a week, and we have not found full critical reviews from the major outlets yet. NaijaSabi will review it after listening, rather than guess from the titles.

Where to Listen

NotJustOk says ZUKO! is available on all streaming platforms. Search “Fireboy DML ZUKO” on your preferred service.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Fireboy DML’s ZUKO! come out?

Friday 16 October 2026, through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE.

How many songs are on ZUKO!?

13 tracks, opening with “Dear Father” featuring Judah Earl and closing with “Fighting”.

Who features on ZUKO!?

Judah Earl on “Dear Father”, Masicka on “CLAAT!”, Lojay on “GODDESS”, and JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela on “IMALI”.

What does S.L.U.T stand for on ZUKO!?

Sex Love Understanding Trust, as listed by BellaNaija and Arise.

Why is the album called ZUKO!?

Culture Custodian reported that it refers to Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a nickname fans used for Fireboy.

Which ZUKO! songs were released before the album?

“CLAAT!” with Masicka (7 August) and “IMALI” with JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela. “IMALI” reached the top 20 of the Official Nigeria Top 100.

Is Kizz Daniel’s Radio Gidi out?

We have not found confirmation that it has been released. It had been announced for 16 October.

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Last updated: 23 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Entertainment Desk