Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido, born David Adeleke, has revealed the tracklist for his fifth studio album, 5ive, set for release this Friday, 18 April 2025.
Announcing the news on social media, Davido encouraged fans to brace for what he called a defining moment in his career. Accompanying a snippet from the album, he wrote: “Legacy is not what you leave behind, but what you breathe into the future. 72 hours away! Thank you for the love & support.”
The 17-track album showcases a global roster of artists from Nigeria, France, Latin America, Jamaica, the United States, and South Africa.
Among the most anticipated songs is Titanium, Davido’s seventh collaboration with American R&B star Chris Brown.
Their previous joint efforts include:
- Blow My Mind (2019) – from Davido’s A Good Time
- Lower Body (2019) – on Chris Brown’s Indigo
- Shopping Spree (2020) – featuring Young Thug, from A Better Time
- Nobody Has to Know (2022) – on Brown’s Breezy
- Sensational (2023) – with Lojay, from 11:11
- Hmm (2024) – on the deluxe edition of 11:11
Other featured artists on 5ive include Nigerian talents Victony, Omah Lay, Odumodublvck, and Chike. South African artist Musa Keys, who collaborated with Davido on the Grammy-nominated hit Unavailable, also returns.
Jamaican singer Shenseea and Latin pop star Becky G contribute to the album’s international appeal, while French singers Tayc and Dadju are also part of the diverse lineup.
Davido’s previous album, Timeless (2023), earned him global acclaim and a Grammy nomination, with standout tracks such as Unavailable, Feel and Kante.
By Elisa Uwineza/ The Kaminuza Star