NEW FOCUS TRACK FROM THE ALBUM ‘5IVE’.
Global Afrobeats icon Davido makes waves once again with the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘5IVE’. The 17-track project is an electrifying fusion of sounds, featuring some of the biggest names in music and culture, cementing Davido’s reputation as one of the most influential and multi-faceted artists of his generation.
At the heart of the album is the standout track, “Offa Me” featuring Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét. The upbeat, genre-blending track – produced by haitian DJ and record producer – Michael Brun, showcases an undeniable chemistry between the two artists, blending Afrobeats, R&B, and soul into a seamless groove.
Speaking of the track, Davido shared “Offa Me came together so naturally – pure energy, pure music. Victoria is such an incredible artist, and our sounds blended in a way that felt effortless. It’s that perfect mix of both our worlds, something sexy but still makes you move.”
‘5IVE’ is a culturally fluid album that explores a range of sounds, from high-energy Afrobeats to smooth R&B, Reggaeton, and Dancehall. Davido continues to push creative boundaries, tapping into his global appeal while staying true to his African roots. The album boasts an impressive lineup of features, including Chris Brown, Musa Keys, Becky G, Omah Lay, Odumodublvck, Shenseea, Tayc, Dadju, YG Marley, and more.
Speaking on the album, Davido went on to share “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. Getting to work with artists that I love and respect from all over the world on this project was a blessing. 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 massive success of his 2023 smash hit “Unavailable” with Musa Keys, Davido builds upon his signature sound, crafting an album that speaks to multiple audiences worldwide. His long-time collaborator and friend Chris Brown also joins him on “Titanium” continuing their streak of notable collaborations, which previously earned them a Grammy nomination for their 2023 hit “Sensational”.
To commemorate the release of ‘5ive’, this month Davido set off on a 5-stop underplay run, hitting five major cities – Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Paris, and London – offering fans an up-close and personal experience with him as he debuted tracks from the new album – in an exclusive live setting. Throughout the run, David was joined by ‘5ive’ album collaborators Victoria Monet, Shenseea, 450 and YG Marley who made guest appearances during his north american stops.
This week saw Davido land in the UK where he performed an intimate show for fans at London’s Exhibition on the eve of album release – and team up with leading cultural platform Cultur. FM for an immersive, exclusive ‘5ive’ listening event where fans, influencers, celebrity friends and partners were in attendance.
‘5IVE’ is not just an album; it’s a celebration of music as a binding agent. With chart-topping collaborations and a blend of infectious beats, Davido is once again proving why he remains at the top of the game.
‘5IVE’ is out everywhere today.
ABOUT DAVIDO
In 2024 Davido cemented his position as a global force within music. Often called “The King of Afrobeats,” the American born, Nigerian raised icon has amassed over +5 billion streams and over +1.4 billion video views across his 13-year career. The most followed Afrobeat artist across social media, Davido has been a forerunner in connecting the world to Afrobeats. In 2023 Davido became the first African artist to top the iTunes Album Chart with the release of his +1B streaming and critically acclaimed fourth studio album Timeless. It garnered three Grammy nominations for the following: ‘Global Music Album’ for ‘Timeless’, ‘Global Music Performance’ for “Feel” and Best African Music Performance for his smash hit “Unavailable”. This year he received his 4th nomination for ‘Best African Music Performance’ at the 2025 Grammy’s for his hit single with Chris Brown ‘Sensational’. Davido’s 2024 hot streak also includes his UK, U.S and International sold-out Timeless tours, and Timeless’ record-breaking streaming numbers, Davido also expanded his leadership on social media with the success of his Unavailable Dance Challenge on TikTok surpassing +100M videos view creations.
A powerful touring artist, in addition to Davido’s record making April 2024 Madison Square Garden performance, 2023 saw sold-out tour dates across the globe including multiple shows at London’s 02 and Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Career performance highlights also include headlining AfroNation – which he will headline in 2025 and closing the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a performance seen by over +250 million viewers. Davido powerfully entered the global music scene breaking records in 2019 with hit singles “If”, and “Fall” from his 2019 1.2 billion streaming release A Good Time. In 2020 he released his third studio album, the follow up to “A Good Time”, the platinum aptly titled, A Better Time which featured the hits, “FEM,” “Holy Ground ft. Nicki Minaj” and “Shopping Spree ft. Chris Brown.”
Earning over 30 awards and nominations internationally including 2023’s Grammy, BET, EMA and VMA Award Nominations. Featured on the cover of Forbes magazine in 2023, Davido is a global media powerhouse with countless television and media appearances including, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex, UPROXX, New York Times, and Apple’s Zane Lowe among others.
