The 5-time Grammy-nominated singer earlier shared the news in a post on his social media account on February 26, 2025.

The single, released on March 14, features uptempo Amapiano log drum fusion and a blend of pidgin and English. The song shows Davido restating his status as a superstar who will remain at the summit of the game.

The single comes ahead of Davido’s highly anticipated fifth album ‘Five’, scheduled for release on April 18.

2025 has already gotten off to a busy start for Davido who secured his fifth Grammy nomination at the 67th Grammys where he got the nod for the Best African Song Performance for his part on Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’.

Davido was also recently nominated in 5 categories, including the Artist of the Year at the upcoming 17th Headies, which extends his record as one of the most decorated artists in the awards history.

Ahead of the album release, Davido has released two singles ‘Awuke’ featuring Jamaican Dancehall sensation YG Marley and ‘Funds’ featuring Chike and OdumoduBlvck.

In the social media post announcing his next album, the hitmaker described it as one straight from the heart.

‘5ive’ is also expected to feature a collaboration with Nigerian superstar Omah Lay, who, in an interview, revealed that the song is a perfect partnership.

Adekunle Gold also recently teased a possible guest appearance on the album, which Davido and his fans will expect to follow in the footsteps of his record-breaking fourth album ‘Timeless’.

Ayra Starr has been announced as the lead cast in the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, “Children of Blood and Bone.”

The Mavin Records signee joins a Hollywood all-star cast that includes Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and more. Lucasfilm, the studio behind the very successful Star Wars franchise, is producing the movie Children of Blood and Bone.

The movie, set in an African fantasy kingdom, follows a young woman’s quest to reclaim her people’s stolen magic. Production is currently ongoing, and the release date is set for 2027. Her involvement in the project marks an exciting milestone in her burgeoning career, which has already seen her emerge as the first Nigerian woman to bag an RIAA Diamond single certification.

Ayra Starr’s ‘Santa’ earned her the coveted certification after it sold over 10 million units in the United States.

Note that for an African artist or someone who makes music outside of North and South America to earn an RIAA Diamond certification, the artist must sell over 10 million units of a song in America within the Latino market.

Additionally, the song must have been sung using a mix of Spanish and English. Influences of Afrobeats and Reggaeton are found in Ayra Starr’s RIAA-certified song, “Santa,” with the 22-year-old’s hit single featuring Puerto Rican singer and rapper Rauw Alejandro and Jamaican singer Tarik Johnston, commonly known as Rvssian

‘Santa’ is a smash hit that captivates listeners with its lyrics and vibrant sound. The single was released in 2024 as part of Ayra Starr’s second album, “The Year I Turned 21.” The album was just as successful as her first body of work, “Young and Dangerous.”

In an interview on the red carpet of the recently held MOBOAwards, Ayra Starr spoke on the chances of collaborating with Tems and Tyla. The singer was asked if she has plans to work with Grammy winners Tems and Tyla, especially after all three partied in Lagos during the star-studded Detty December season.

Ayra Starr referred to Tyla and Tems as girls and confirmed that they will be working together soon. At the 2025 MOBO Awards that took place in Newcastle, Ayra Starr fended off competition from Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, and Glorilla among other superstars to win the Best International Act.

This feat saw her make history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to win the award that had previously been won by Burna Boy and Wizkid. Ayra Starr also picked up the prize for Best African Act which captures her fast-rising global popularity.

Since breaking into the mainstream with her self-titled debut EP in 2021, the singer has soared to commercial success thanks to hit songs like ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Rush’ which have gone diamond in France.

The Grammy-nominated singer kicked off 2025 with the release of her single ‘All The Love’ which showcases her ability to seamlessly blend Afrobeats and R&B. After scoring the biggest song in 2024 for an Afrobeats act on Spotify, Ayra Starr will be aiming to continue her impressive commercial run in 2025.