Davido Announces Release Date for his Sixth Album “ORIADE”.

Nigerian music star Davido has officially confirmed that his sixth studio album, “ORIADE”, will be released on July 31, 2026, giving fans a date to look forward to. The award-winning singer shared the announcement through his official social media pages (X, Instagram), where he also unveiled a cinematic teaser that immediately became a talking point among fans and within the entertainment industry.

Rather than offering a preview of the music, the teaser centres on imagery inspired by Yoruba culture and features a traditional Yoruba praise chant (oríkì). Davido appears in regal attire surrounded by symbols of royalty, including a throne, crown and traditional beads. The visual is accompanied by the words, “The kingdom expands. Chosen long before the throne,” reinforcing its themes of destiny, legacy and leadership without revealing the album’s storyline.

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The title “ORIADE” has also attracted attention. Derived from the Yoruba words orí (head or destiny) and adé (crown), the name conveys ideas of purpose, honour and kingship. Davido has described the album as a celebration of his journey over the past 15 years and a reflection of purpose and gratitude, themes that align with the title’s meaning.

The announcement comes shortly after the release of “I Know Who I Be,” the album’s lead single, which arrived on June 26, 2026. The song serves as the first official introduction to “ORIADE” and signals the beginning of its promotional campaign. Beyond the lead single and the confirmed release date, Davido has kept most details under wraps. However, the forthcoming project has been confirmed to contain 13 tracks, making it the shortest studio album of his career, while the full tracklist, featured artists and production credits are yet to be unveiled.

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“ORIADE” follows “5ive”, released in April 2025, and marks Davido’s sixth studio album. Since his debut, the singer has consistently remained among Nigeria’s leading music exports, building a catalogue that has resonated across Africa and international markets. The forthcoming project adds another chapter to a career that continues to evolve while maintaining strong ties to his musical roots.

With the release date now confirmed and the rollout officially underway, “ORIADE” is set to be one of the notable Nigerian album releases of 2026. More details are expected in the coming weeks, but until then, listeners have their first glimpse of the project and a date to mark on their calendars.