Davido Makes History as the First Living Artist to Cover Rolling Stone Africa Ahead of Fifth Album Release
Nigerian superstar Davido has made history by becoming the first living artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Africa magazine. This incredible achievement is part of the ongoing promotion for his upcoming fifth album, Five, which is set for release on April 18, 2024.
During a recent listening party for the album, Davido revealed that Five will feature 13 guest appearances from a mix of artists across different genres. Among the confirmed collaborators are Victony, Musa Keys, and Victoria Monet. In addition to these exciting features, the album will also include YG Marley, who previously appeared on Davido’s hit single Awuke. Other notable names joining the album are Chike and OdumoduBlvck, who collaborated with Davido on Funds.
One of the album’s most anticipated collaborations will be with two of Nigeria’s biggest stars: Adekunle Gold and Omah Lay. The two artists spoke about their partnership, describing the song they worked on as a perfect collaboration, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.
Davido has also given fans a sneak peek into the album during a Twitch live stream with Nigerian alternative music star and content creator, Cruel Santino. The artist previewed two songs from Five, one of which is produced by long-time associate Shizzi, known for his work on some of Davido’s biggest hits, including the iconic Dami Duro.
In the Twitch session, Davido also shared the inspiration behind the title of his new album. He explained that the name Five holds significant personal meaning to him. In addition, veteran producer Selebobo is credited with producing one of the tracks on the album, further adding to the excitement surrounding the project.
Although the album was originally slated for release on March 15, 2024, it has now been rescheduled for April 18, 2024. The delay has only added to the anticipation surrounding the release of what promises to be one of the most impactful albums in Nigerian music history.
2025 has already been a busy year for Davido, who started the year with a major milestone: his fifth Grammy nomination at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. He received a nod for Best African Song Performance for his contribution to Chris Brown’s Sensational. This recognition solidifies his place as one of the leading figures in global music.
With the Five album on the horizon and an already impressive list of accolades, Davido continues to solidify his legacy as one of Africa’s biggest and most influential music stars. Fans can look forward to what is sure to be an unforgettable album and an exciting year ahead for the superstar.
