Grammy-nominated Afrobeats superstar Davido will release his sixth studio album on July 31. Titled ORIADÉ — a portmanteau of the Yoruba words for “ori” (head, destiny) and “adé” (crown) — the new set coincides with the 15th anniversary of Davido’s music career.
“Over fifteen years ago, I made a decision to trust something I couldn’t fully explain … I just knew music was my destiny,” he says. “ORIADÉ is a celebration of the journey that led me to where I am now.
To be in a position where I can help push African music forward around the world is something I’ll never take for granted. I hope when people hear my new album, they understand that purpose doesn’t always follow the expected path. The biggest blessings often come from betting on yourself, even when the destination isn’t in sight yet.”
Ahead of the announcement, it was correctly predicted the album’s royal theme after Davido and his team changed their profile pictures across social media to a striking image of a golden crown, sparking widespread speculation among fans.
Led by “I Know Who I Be,” which dropped on Friday (June 26), ORIADÉ marks the official follow-up to 2025’s 5ive. Featuring the Grammy-nominated, Omah Lay-assisted “With You,” 5ive earned Davido his fifth consecutive top five entry on World Albums (No. 2). 5ive also featured collaborations with a host of cross-genre stars, including Victoria Monét, YG Marley, Shenseea, Chris Brown and Becky G.
With ORIADÉ, Davido plans to channel his current era of reflection and gratitude into a project that embodies his journey towards fulfilling his purpose.
