''5ive'' is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer

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, released on 18 April 2025, through

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. The album features many guest appearances from Alhanislam,

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. Its production was handled by Marvey Musique, 1da Banton,

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among others. The album was supported by the single "

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Background and composition

Davido announced the album on 5 December 2024 via his official

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page, sharing its title and release window. According to Davido, ''5ive'' represents "a new chapter of personal growth and global connection." The album, recorded between 2023 and 2025 with sessions in Lagos, London, and Los Angeles, was released in 2025, showcasing its global musical influences.

Singles

''5ive'' has been supported by three official singles: * "

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— released 31 October 2024. * "

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— released 6 December 2024. * " Be There Still" — released 14 March 2025.

Track listing

Note * signifies an additional producer.

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Davido – vocals, executive production * Dro – mastering, mixing (tracks 1–9, 11–17) * Marvey Muzique – mastering, mixing (track 10);

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(7, 13, 15) * Rex Ricketts – engineering (track 1) * Yung Alpha – engineering (track 6) * Aidan Duncan – mixing, engineering (track 9); mixing assistance (1–8, 11–17) * The Chordinator – strings (track 1) * Promise Aroninuola – guitar (tracks 3, 10, 15)

Charts

Release history

References

{{Davido 2025 albums Davido albums Sony Music albums Columbia Records albums Albums produced by Blaisebeatz Albums produced by DJ Maphorisa Albums produced by Louddaaa Albums produced by Selebobo Albums produced by Shizzi Albums produced by Tempoe Albums produced by Yung Alpha