Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi, who performs under the artist name 17, is preparing to release his first extended play (EP), marking a significant milestone in his dual career as a professional footballer and musician.

The eight-track EP, titled More To Life, is set to drop on April 9, 2026, following the recent teaser release of its lead single, “TRACK 0 (FREESTYLE)”. The project fuses Iwobi’s Nigerian roots with smooth Afrowave and Afrobeats influences, offering a glimpse into the Fulham star’s long-standing passion for music.

Artistic vision and collaborators

The EP’s cover art features a striking black-and-white portrait of Iwobi wearing a hooded sweatshirt and beanie, eyes closed, juxtaposed with childhood photos from 1998, 2004, and 2010, symbolising growth and the album’s theme of life beyond football.

More To Life includes collaborations with an array of artists, including Giddi, Teniola Time, 4AM, P17, SPKS, former teammates, and Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana, who records as 24AM. The EP also features the celebrated Nigerian artist Fido, famed for Nigeria’s top track of 2025, “Joy Is Coming.”

The full tracklist is as follows:

  1. TRACK 0
  2. MINE ft. 24AM
  3. BUSSDOWN ft. Teniola Time, 4AM & Giddi
  4. JOANNA ft. Fido
  5. PROPER (FREESTYLE) ft. P17 & SPKS
  6. DOUBLE DOUBLE ft. P17 & SPKS
  7. BY MY SIDE ft. P17 & SPKS
  8. JOGA BONITO ft. P17 & SPKSLETTER

Music career milestones

Iwobi officially launched his music career in 2024 under the moniker 17, a nod to his football jersey number across Arsenal, Everton, and Fulham. Although he has been creating music since age 14, he initially released songs during the off-season to avoid distractions during the football campaign.

His first single, “Don’t Shoot” (June 2024), aimed to discourage street violence and inspire London youth, featuring professional footballers Chuba Akpom (Skoli) and Medy Elito (Don-EE). Later that year, he released “What’s Luv?”, celebrating African heritage and modern relationships, produced by EM1X and featuring SPKS and MBrown.

In 2025, Iwobi gained significant attention with “Hop Out”, a collaboration with British rapper Ramz and Nigerian artist ODUMODUBLVCK. Supported by the British heritage brand Lyle & Scott, the track blended UK and Nigerian musical cultures in a cinematic music video.

Through his brand Project 17 (P17), Iwobi emphasizes that music complements, rather than competes with, his football career, underscoring his commitment to both creative and athletic excellence.

With More To Life, Alex Iwobi is poised to solidify his presence in the music world while continuing to excel on the pitch, offering fans a unique blend of athletic and artistic talent.