Nigerian singer Wande Coal has announced November 12 as the release date for his new single, “Kowope”, marking his first solo single since releasing his fourth studio album, KING COAL, in June.

The singer shared the announcement on Monday, November 9, alongside a short teaser and the caption, “See You All on Thursday.” He had previously hinted at the song's title on October 26, when he posted a video of himself dancing with the caption “KOWOPE SZN”.

“Kowope” will arrive four months and 17 days after "KING COAL", which was released on June 26 through Black Diamond Entertainment. The 15-track album featured Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, BNXN and Ruger, alongside Dera and LAZ, two artists signed to Coal's label.

Although he has not released a solo single since the album, Wande Coal appeared on “Ndewo”, a collaboration with Phyno on the rapper's sixth studio album, Let That Sink In. The song was released on October 30, less than two weeks before the scheduled arrival of “Kowope”.

Wande Coal began his career with Mo’Hits Records in 2006, working alongside Don Jazzy and D'banj. He featured on the label's 2007 compilation, Curriculum Vitae, before releasing his debut album, Mushin 2 Mo’Hits, in 2009.

Following the split of Mo’Hits, he joined Mavin Records before establishing his own label, Black Diamond Entertainment. He released his second album, Wanted, in 2015, followed by the EP Realms in 2020 and Legend or No Legend in 2023. His 2026 album, KING COAL, is his latest full-length project.