It was released on 21 June 2024 through Encore Recordings, and features guest appearances from artists Asake, Saint Jhn, Teezo Touchdown, Shallipopi, Ktizo and Shorae Moore.

Production was handled by Louis Bell, Blaisebeatz, Harrison Song, Westen Weiss, P.Priime, 255, 1Mind, Tommy Parker, Cole Misola, Ktizo, Sarz, Brendan Grieve, Nineteen85, P2J and Fritz.

[6] Wale Oloworekende of The Native praised Stubborn as Victony's bold and reflective debut album, blending personal stories with diverse sounds and themes of love, ambition, and resilience.

"[6] Nosakhale Akhimien of Premium Times described Victony’s Stubborn as a solid debut album that reflects resilience and overcoming adversity, rooted in personal experiences like his near-fatal accident.

[1] Emmanuel Okoro of Afrocritik described Stubborn as a "breath of fresh air" in a year filled with subpar releases, highlighting its thematic exploration of life’s highs and lows.

[7] Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria praised Victony's Stubborn for its daring creativity and bold fusion of genres, reflecting his resilience and defiance in both life and music.