"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, peaked at number 7 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats chart, and debuts at number 12 on the UK Afrobeats chart.
After releasing "Paparazzi" on 2 January, the music video directed by Perliks was released on 3 January 2026.
On 29 January 2026, Shoday announced his forthcoming album HYBRID, to be released on 6 February 2026.
On TheCable's TCL Radio critics' week of 24 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuts at number 9.
On TheCable's TCL Radio critics' week of 31 January 2026, "Paparazzi" ranked at number 6.
On 9 January 2026, OkayAfrica included "Paparazzi" on its list of Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week.
"Paparazzi" peaked at number 4 on Cool FM Top 10 playlist of the week.
On 5 January 2026, it debuted at number three on Nigeria's Top 100 and peaked at number 1 the following week. On 5 January 2026, "Paparazzi" debuts at number 1 on Nigeria's Official Streaming Songs chart. On 13 January 2026, it debuted at number 7 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. On 17 January 2026, it debuted at number 12 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart. On 19 January 2026, it peaked at number 6 on Nigeria's Official Radio Songs chart.