Davido Announces Fifth Album ‘5ive’ & New Single ‘Funds’ With Odumodublvck & Chike
"This one is straight from the heart - my story, my truth, my growth," the Nigerian-American artist wrote on Instagram alongside the album announcement.
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Davido announced on Thursday (Dec. 5) that he’ll release his fifth studio album, aptly titled 5ive, in 2025.
“This one is straight from the heart – my story, my truth, my growth,” he wrote on Instagram. And the Nigerian-American superstar’s album rollout is well underway since he will be releasing the first single, “Funds” with Odumodublvck and Chike, tonight at 6 p.m. EST. “This one’s for the dreamers, the go getters and everyone chasing what’s theirs! Thank you for riding with me. Let’s make history again!!!”
Rolling Stone reported that “Funds” samples South African singer/songwriter Brenda Fassie’s 1997 classic “Vuli Ndlela.” He performed the then-unreleased track alongside Odumodublvck during his birthday concert at his Atlanta hometown’s State Farm Arena.
“‘Funds’ is a celebration of the hustle and the journey,” he told RS in a statement. “Working with Odumodublvck and Chike on this track was magic. They brought their own unique energy, and together we created something special. This song isn’t just about money – it’s about the mindset, the struggle, and the rewards that come with staying true to your grind. It’s a vibe that resonates across cultures. And with 5ive on the way, I’m bringing that same energy – African pride, global sound. We’re just getting started.”
5ive will arrive two years after his last studio album Timeless, which he released on March 31, 2023, via Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment. Timeless reached No. 2 on Billboard‘s World Albums chart and No. 37 on the Billboard 200. It was nominated for best global music album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, while its Musa Keys-assisted hit single “Unavailable” hit No. 3 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs and was nominated for best African music performance.
See Davido’s new 5ive album announcement below.
