The album brings together West and Southern African influences, including “IMALI”, featuring hitmakers JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela. It also features Jamaican dancehall star Masicka on “CLAAT!” and Nigerian singer Lojay on “C’EST LA VIE”.

Speaking on the release of ZUKO! Fireboy DML shares:

“ZUKO represents a new chapter in my journey, both as an artist and as a person. This project is about growth, discovering new sides of myself and pushing my creativity beyond what people have come to expect from me. Music has always been about connecting people, and being able to collaborate with incredible talents from different parts of Africa makes this project even more special. I’m excited for my fans in South Africa and across the world to experience this new chapter with me.”

 Blending Afrobeats, R&B, 3-Step and Afropop, ZUKO! explores new creative directions while reflecting themes of identity, transformation and self-discovery. The album’s title draws inspiration from Prince Zuko of Avatar: The Last Airbender, whose journey of conflict and redemption echoes the project’s central themes.

 The “ONE MAN REGIMENT” video extends the album’s cinematic world through striking black-and-white imagery, bold red accents and a visual exploration of transformation.

Since releasing his 2019 debut album, Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, Fireboy DML has become one of Africa’s most recognised musical exports. His international breakthrough, “Peru”, including its remix featuring Ed Sheeran, introduced his sound to audiences worldwide.

 ZUKO! also highlights the continuing creative exchange between Nigeria and South Africa, as Afrobeats and Amapiano shape global music culture.

 Fireboy DML’s ZUKO! album and the official “ONE MAN REGIMENT” music video are available from Friday, 16 October 2026.

LISTEN TO ZUKO!: https://music.empi.re/zukofire

 WATCH “ONE MAN REGIMENT”: [Official music video link to be inserted]

 ZUKO! – OFFICIAL TRACKLIST

1.    DEAR FATHER

2.    BY FIRE!

3.    CLAAT! ft. Masicka

4.    GODDESS

5.    C’EST LA VIE ft. Lojay

6.    IMALI ft. JAZZWRLD & Thukuthela

7.    ONE MAN REGIMENT

8.    KILOWI

9.    ONAZO!

10.    SEX LOVE UNDERSTANDING TRUST

11.    LIGHT OF DAWN

12.    MIMI NAWE

13.    FIGHTING

 ENDS