Davido’s ‘5ive’ welcomes the Afrobeats megastar into an era of change and growth

Nigeria: Davido Releases 5th Studio Album, '5ive'

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his fifth studio album titled '5ive'.

Afrobeats star Davido sees Nigeria's star rising

The way Davido sees it, Nigerian culture is having a moment.

Afrobeats star Davido sees Nigeria’s star rising

The way Davido sees it, Nigerian culture is having a moment. "We're very popular, not only in music," the 32-year-old Afrobeats star told AFP during a recent interview in Paris, pointing to the film, food and fashion influence his country is increasingly exporting to the rest of the world. Even amid criticism from some that

Afrobeats may be the fashionable sound of the moment, but Davido remembers a very recent past when African music was not so accepted worldwide, amid the perception that the continent was just extreme poverty and primitive lands.

Davido's '5ive' welcomes the Afrobeats megastar into an era of change and growth

Afrobeats megastar Davido is readying his new album. “5ive” is out Friday. Following 2023’s “Timeless,” the 17-track project boasts an international flare with features from Chris Brown, Grammy winner Victoria Monét and Becky G, along with Afrobeats heavyweights Omah Lay and Victony.

Davido Shares His ‘5ive’ Tracklist Featuring Victoria Monét, YG Marley, And More

Getty Image Over the weekend, I was given the privilege of attending Davido’s intimate underplay show here in Los Angeles, where he previewed songs from his upcoming album, 5ive. While he did play the expected singles, such as the previously released “Funds” and “Be There Still,” the AfroFuture headliner also gave the small crowd a preview of other songs from the album. It’s a pretty good project. Last night, Davido shared the tracklist for 5ive…