FINO Steps Into a New Chapter With New Single “Callin Me”

South Sudanese Afropop/Afro-fusion artist FINO is turning heads with his latest release, “Callin Me,” following a standout September 2026 appearance opening for Nigerian Afrobeats star Ruger at Afro Fest Omaha. The new single marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Nairobi-born, Louisville-based artist as he continues to build his sound and audience across Africa and the global diaspora.

“Callin Me” is a smooth, melodic Afropop/Afro-fusion record built around attraction, chemistry and the powerful feeling of being drawn back to someone. With its warm production, infectious melody and intimate subject matter, the track presents FINO as an artist focused on creating music that feels both personal and accessible.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, and of South Sudanese heritage, FINO now calls Louisville, Kentucky home. His musical identity is shaped by this cross-continental journey, bringing together African rhythms, contemporary pop songwriting and the experiences of an artist navigating life between Africa and the United States.

His recent appearance at Afro Fest Omaha, where he opened for Ruger, represented a significant moment in his developing career. Performing on a major African music platform gave FINO an opportunity to introduce his sound to a wider audience and build momentum ahead of his latest release.

“Callin Me”: A Song About Attraction

At the heart of “Callin Me” is a familiar feeling the magnetic connection between two people who cannot seem to stay away from each other.

The song explores the emotional and physical chemistry that can make someone's presence difficult to resist. Rather than overcomplicating the concept, FINO allows the melody and rhythm to carry the feeling.

The result is a record with a relaxed, intimate character that can move naturally between radio programming, DJ sets and late-night playlists.

Its Afropop and Afro-fusion foundation also gives “Callin Me” a contemporary sound while maintaining the African musical identity that remains central to FINO's artistry.

From Nairobi to Louisville

FINO's background is an important part of his story.

Born in Nairobi and carrying South Sudanese roots while developing his career in the United States, he brings a distinctly diaspora perspective to his music.

That journey allows him to draw from different musical environments and cultural experiences, connecting African influences with contemporary global sounds.

For FINO, the goal is not simply to fit into one market. His music is built to travel connecting listeners in Africa, the United States and the wider international African community.

A New Chapter Under the FINO Name

Following his Afro Fest Omaha performance, “Callin Me” arrives at a defining stage in FINO's artistic development.

The single introduces listeners to the direction of his next chapter: melodic, African-rooted, contemporary and designed with a global audience in mind.

For an emerging artist, establishing a recognizable sound is as important as releasing music. With “Callin Me,” FINO begins to lay the foundation for an identity that brings together his African heritage, American experience and ambitions for an international career.

As he continues developing his catalogue and expanding his reach, FINO is positioning himself as part of a new generation of African artists taking Afropop and Afro-fusion beyond geographical borders.

“Callin Me” is an introduction to that journey a record about attraction and connection from an artist whose own musical journey spans Nairobi, South Sudanese heritage and Louisville, Kentucky.