By Priscilla Osaje
Abuja, Jan.11, 2025
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album titled “5ive” in March.
The music star, who took to his social media platforms to announce the dropping of the album in March to his fans and music lovers, also hinted at the album’s thematic richness and creative depth.
The singer promised his fans that he would continue with his legacy of producing chart-topping hits while exploring fresh musical directions.
“Afrobeats can’t be brought up without my name. Impossible,” he said.
The genre-defying pioneer has brought his sound to the attention of millions, and with his new album ‘5ive’ coming in March, he truly has “the world at his feet,” he wrote.
According to the singer, afrobeat cannot be brought up without his name, as he expressed his excitement over the project.
“This album is a reflection of my journey – where I have been and where I am going. It is just the beginning of what I believe will be a special project for my fans and African music.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘5ive’ marks Davido’s return after the immense success of his previous albums ‘A Better Time’ released in 2020 and ‘Timeless’ released in 2023.
Both songs solidified his position as a global ambassador of Afrobeats and ‘5ive’ is poised to dominate charts and streaming platforms upon its release.
The singer had continued to prove that his influence in shaping the global afrobeats narrative is unmatched.