Davido, the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar born David Adeleke, has officially released the full tracklist for his forthcoming sixth studio album, Oriadé, scheduled for release on Friday, July 31. The announcement, made via his X account on Tuesday, reveals a 13-song project that brings together a diverse array of musical talents from Africa and the international stage.
13 Tracks with Star-Studded Collaborations
The album opens with "On The Road" and immediately dives into a collaboration with Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif on "Amazing Grace." Other notable tracks include "Julie," "Constantly," and the pre-released lead single "I Know Who I Be," which features South African producers Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay. The lineup continues with "Gimme Dat Ting" featuring No11, "B4 B4" alongside Mayorkun and Fola, "Already Falling," and "Tell Everybody" with American artist Leon Thomas.
French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joins Davido on the track "Yaya," while the album closes with "Zanzibar," "Guide," and "My Light" featuring Llona. According to Davido, the project represents a conscious return to the high-energy African sound that first defined his career, serving as a personal reflection of his musical journey over the past 15 years.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Following the announcement, fans flooded social media with excitement. User @thevictorianelson wrote, "@ojukwublaq_ OBO is dropping this album on our buyday oh," while @djackmoney_off22 commented, "Some people don't really be in your corner, they just be in your business." Another fan, @fineboypappy01, shared, "I can't wait. I go chop am back to back. We are here to re-arrange the chart."
15 Years in the Industry
Oriadé marks a significant milestone as Davido celebrates 15 years in the music industry. The album follows his 2025 release 5ive, which earned him a spot on the Billboard charts and further cemented his status as a leading figure in Afrobeats. In his own words, Davido described the album as "a kingdom expanding," featuring "musical royalty from top to bottom."
Context: Recent Personal Developments
In related news, Davido's baby mama, Sophia Momodu, recently stirred online conversation after appearing to take a subtle swipe at the singer during a live session. She claimed to be the sole provider for their daughter Imade, stating, "Na only me my pikin get, nor be audio money. If bill come now from up, down, na me go settle am." The comment has added a layer of personal narrative to the album's rollout.
