Davido has just reached another remarkable milestone in his career, as his fifth studio album, 5ive, debuts at No. 1 on the UK Spotify album chart.
This accomplishment adds another major achievement to the Nigerian megastar’s growing list of global successes, solidifying his reputation as a dominant figure in the international music scene.
Released on April 18, 2025, 5ive has already made waves in his home country, where it claimed the second-highest opening week for any album on Spotify Nigeria.
Now, his chart-topping debut in the UK speaks volumes about Davido’s ever-expanding global appeal.
One of the album’s standout moments comes with the track Offa Me, a smooth collaboration with American R&B icon Victoria Monét, a three-time Grammy winner.
The track’s seamless blend of Monét’s sultry voice and Davido’s Afrobeats influence has captured fans’ attention across the globe.
The music video, released shortly after the album’s launch, has only added to the buzz, turning the song into an instant favourite.
Meanwhile, Davido reflected on one unexpected moment that helped shift his global music journey — and it all started with a FaceTime call.
In a podcast, Davido shared how his first encounter with American singer Chris Brown came through a mutual Nigerian friend.
“I got a FaceTime call from one of Chris Brown’s friends — he’s Nigerian too. While we were on the call, he asked if the song playing in the background was mine,” Davido recalled.
What happened next caught him off guard.
“I said yes… and then he tilted the phone, and I saw Chris Brown dancing to my song in the background!”
That spontaneous moment sparked a real connection. Davido said they spoke briefly on that first call, and shortly after, he made a trip to the U.S. to link up with Breezy in person.
