Davido Releases Sixth Studio Album ‘Oriade’

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star Davido has officially released his sixth studio album, Oriade, marking another milestone in his music career.

The 13-track project became available on streaming platforms on Friday and features collaborations with several Nigerian and international artistes.

Among the guest appearances are French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura, American singer Leon Thomas, Ghanaian musician Black Sherif, South African artiste Gl_Ceejay and Nigerian producer Jazzwrld.

Aya Nakamura appears on Yaya, Leon Thomas features on Tell Everybody, while Black Sherif joins Davido on Amazing Grace. Gl_Ceejay and Jazzwrld also contribute to I Know Who I Be Is.

The album includes collaborations with Nigerian artistes, including B4 B4 featuring Mayorkun and Fola, My Light with Llona, and Gimme Dat Ting featuring NO11.

Other songs on the project are On The Road, Julie, Constantly, Already Falling, Zanzibar and Guide.

Before the album’s release, Davido had already given fans a preview by dropping Gimme Dat Ting and I Know Who I Be Is as lead singles.

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Oriade arrives as the singer celebrates 15 years in the music industry. Ahead of its release, Davido disclosed that much of the album was recorded at home alongside his wife and children, saying the setting created a more relaxed and intimate atmosphere for the creative process.

Since breaking into the spotlight with Dami Duro, the hit single from his debut album Omo Baba Olowo in 2012, Davido has remained one of Africa’s biggest music stars. His previous albums include A Good Time (2019), A Better Time (2020), Timeless (2023) and 5ive (2025). He also established the record label DMW in 2016.