Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled 5ive, on Friday, April 18, through Davido Music Worldwide, RCA Records, and Sony Music UK.
A Global Sound with Big Collaborations
The new album features 17 tracks, including some previously released fan favorites like:
- “Awuke” with YG Marley
- “Funds” featuring Odumodublvck and Chike
- “Be There Still”
But that’s not all — 5ive also includes exciting new collaborations with artists from around the world:
- Victoria Monét on “Offa Me”
- Shenseea and 450 on “R&B”
- Musa Keys and Victony on “Holy Water”
- Chris Brown on “Titanium”
- Becky G on “Tek”
- Tayc and Dadju on “Lover Boy”
- Omah Lay on “With You”
This mix of global stars reflects Davido’s vision of uniting different cultures under one sound.
A Milestone Moment for Davido
In a press release, Davido shared what 5ive means to him personally:
“This 5ive album? Man, it means everything to me. It’s more than just a number — it’s a statement of where I stand, five albums in… Different sounds, different cultures, but one vibe! This one right here shows my growth, my journey and where I am now in my life and my artistry.”
Following the Success of ‘Timeless’
5ive comes two years after Davido’s 2023 hit album Timeless, which made waves by:
- Reaching No. 2 on Billboard’s World Albums chart
- Peaking at No. 37 on the Billboard 200
- Earning a Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Album
His track “Unavailable” featuring Musa Keys hit No. 3 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and also received a Grammy nod.
Davido was also nominated again this year for “Sensational” with Chris Brown and Lojay, which became both artists’ first-ever entries on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 71.
