Afrobeats star Davido has released his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, a 13-track project that marks his latest body of work and features collaborations with artistes from across Africa and beyond.
The album was released on Friday, July 31, after the singer announced its arrival weeks earlier through his social media platforms. ORIADÉ features guest appearances from Black Sherif, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, making it Davido’s sixth studio album.
Confirming the release on social media, Davido wrote: “The kingdom expands. Featuring musical royalty from top to bottom.”
ORIADÉ is made up of 13 songs, making it the shortest studio album of Davido’s career. His previous five studio albums each contained 17 tracks.
The project includes the previously released singles I Know Who I Be featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, and Gimme Dat Ting with NO11. I Know Who I Be reflects on Davido’s 15-year journey in music, while Gimme Dat Ting blends Afrobeats with Amapiano.
Speaking in a recent interview with American media platform Notion, Davido said the album offers something for different kinds of listeners.
The tracklist includes On The Road, Amazing Grace featuring Black Sherif, Julie, Constantly, I Know Who I Be featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, Gimme Dat Ting featuring NO11, B4 B4 featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, Already Falling, Tell Everybody featuring Leon Thomas, Yaya featuring Aya Nakamura, Zanzibar, Guide and My Light featuring Llona.
Davido has also started announcing dates for a world tour in support of ORIADÉ, which is expected to follow the album’s release.
Ademide Adebayo
