Afrobeats star Davido has explained that he named his upcoming album “5ive” because it is his fifth studio album.
He made this known during a livestream on Twitch while speaking with music creator Cruel Santino.
“It’s my fifth album, so I just called it 5ive. No deep meaning like that, but if you look into the number 5, you can find deeper meanings.”
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The album follows “A Good Time”, “A Better Time”, and the record-breaking “Timeless”. Davido said while “5ive” doesn’t carry any deep message, people who study the number might find extra meaning.
Ahead of the album, Davido released three singles, “Awuke” featuring YG Marley, “Funds” with Chike and Odumodublvck, and “Be There Still”, which dropped on March 14. The last track blends Amapiano sounds with English and pidgin lyrics.
Davido said “5ive”, set for release on April 18, is a personal album that comes straight from his heart.
Omah Lay is confirmed to feature on the album. He described their song as a perfect collaboration. Adekunle Gold also hinted he may be on the project.
In 2025, Davido received his fifth Grammy nomination for his role in Chris Brown’s “Sensational”.
He also earned five nominations at the 17th Headies Awards, including Artiste of the Year, making him one of the most awarded acts in the show’s history.
