Today, 5x Grammy-nominated leading Afrobeats voice Davido releases his sixth studio album ORIADÉ via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. The expansive body of work arrives during a landmark year for the global star, who is celebrating 15 years in music while entering a new chapter honoring his journey. Features include Leon Thomas, Black Sherif, Aya Nakumara, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD, and GL_Ceejay.
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Derived from the Yoruba words Ori (head, destiny) and Adé (crown), ORIADÉ speaks to the journey of becoming. Across 13 tracks, Davido reflects on the experiences that shaped him, the people who joined his journey, and the path that ultimately led him to his purpose. The result is a globally resonant body of work that explores family, brotherhood, gratitude, and the enduring spirit of Nigerian excellence.
Davido first introduced the world of ORIADÉ with the project’s first single, “I Know Who I Be” with JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, reflecting on the journey that carried him to his destiny as the “King of Afrobeats.” The accompanying music video brings that story full circle, returning to the childhood home where his journey first began and featuring cameos from longtime collaborators and members of the team. Davido’s second single, “Gimme Dat Ting” with NO11, fuses Afrobeats and Amapiano as Davido leans into the confidence that has long defined his catalog, celebrating ambition, success, and the rewards that come with them.
Across ORIADÉ, Davido continues to balance the familiar with the unexpected. “Amazing Grace” with Black Sherif samples the Backstreet Boys’ iconic “I Want It That Way” into a soulful love song carried by Davido’s unmistakable raspy vocals, while “Already Falling” puts an Afrobeats spin on Elvis Presley’s timeless “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” On “Tell Everybody,” with Leon Thomas, Davido pairs the warmth of R&B with the energetic pulse of Afrobeats. The record is a declaration of love, with Davido singing “tell everybody you’re all that matters to me,” alongside Leon Thomas’ soulful admission, “I’m usually private, but I can’t love you in silence.” The album captures Davido moving fluidly across sounds, influences, and emotions, crafting a body of work that remains deeply rooted in the musical language of Afrobeats while continuing to expand its possibilities.
ORIADE Tracklist
On The Road
Amazing Grace ft. Black Sherif
Julie
Constantly
I Know Who I Be with JAZZWRLD & GL_Ceejay
Gimme Dat Ting with NO11
B4 B4 with Mayorkun & Fola
Already Falling
Tell Everybody ft. Leon Thomas
Yaya ft. Aya Nakumara
Zanzibar
Guide
My Light ft. Llona
Davido delivers ORIADÉ one year after the release of his acclaimed album 5IVE. He brought 5IVE to life with a sold-out 42-date 5ive Alive Tour spanning twelve countries across four continents, including his historic Coachella debut. He also appeared on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack with the single “No Place Like Home” alongside Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado, making him the first African artist to perform and contribute to FIFA World Cup soundtracks for two consecutive tournaments.
Since his breakout hit, “Dami Duro,” took off 15 years ago, Davido has grown from a Nigerian star into one of the most influential artists in the world, playing a pivotal role in bringing Afrobeats to audiences across the globe. Today, he stands as the genre’s most-followed artist, with more than 30 million followers worldwide, shattering the glass ceiling of what African artists can achieve on a global scale.
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About Davido
As the most followed Afrobeats artist on social media with more than 30 million followers, Davido has spent the past fifteen years helping transform Afrobeats from a regional movement into one of the world’s most influential genres. Earlier this year, he wrapped his 42-date 5IVE ALIVE TOUR — the largest African concert tour of 2025 — spanning twelve countries across four continents, and made his historic debut at Coachella. Recently, Davido was featured on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album with the single “No Place Like Home” alongside Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado. Fifteen years into his career, Davido continues to demonstrate his far-reaching impact, helping shape the global rise of Afrobeats while establishing himself as one of the defining artists of his generation.
