Lagos, Nigeria – Afrobeats star Davido don announce say e go release im fourth studio album, ‘5ive’, on April 18. Dis announcement come after im long break for social media, wey follow the tragic passing of im son late last year. With dis new project, Davido dey re-enter the limelight as dem dey anticipate who go wear the crown for 2023.
After e return to social media on March 21, fans all over Nigeria and beyond deh brimming with excitement say dem dey feel the oxygen wey Davido bring back to Afrobeats, a genre wey him don heavily influence over the years. Davido’s absence during his time of mourning felt like a big hole in the industry, but his return show say him don finally found im happiness again.
“That moment was special, man,” Davido talk about im comeback. “It was emotional. I had been off the grid for a while, but I knew the music I had on ‘Timeless’ was different. It was about healing and growth.” E no take long before fans start to vibe with the new tracks, especially after im sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena and New York’s Madison Square Garden.
As im prepare for ‘5ive’, Davido explain how e dey excited for the new project. “I’ve always loved delivering good music. ‘5ive’ represents growth, change, and hope,” he share during our Zoom call. The first track, ‘Intro’, dey set the tone with im spoken word performance and orchestral backing, reminding listeners say legacy dey about wetin we go leave behind and wetin dey inspire future generations.
“From day one, people always had something to say,” Davido reflect as he dey address the naysayers who feel say e only succeed because of im father’s wealth. He emphasize say his journey no come easy, and despite all the struggles, he don remain a symbol of resilience. “I’ve faced battles that would break most people, but I’m still here,” e talk. “I’ve built a legacy. I’m just walking in my purpose now.”
Davido no just dey return with new music; im dey partner with international artists for ‘5ive’. Bebe Rexha go feature on ‘Offa Me’, while e dey also collaborate with Jamaican stars and other big names, ensuring say Afrobeats reach global audience. “We have to understand it’s bigger than us now,” Davido highlight. “Afrobeats is changing the mindset about being African.”
As he dey promote the album, Davido also talk about plans wey dey involve movies, agriculture, and textiles. E dey plan to tour for ‘5ive’ across US, UK, and Africa including a big show in Nigeria. His vision remain focused on legacy, aiming to put African music on the map at all costs.
“I’m more grounded now, and I see the world differently. Everything I do get purpose,” Davido conclude, still dey exude the passion wey don follow am through 14 years as Afrobeats ambassador. ‘5ive’ dey come drop on April 18, and fans no go want miss am.
