Davido's ORIADÉ Album to Feature Ghanaian Star Black Sherif on Lead Track
Davido announced the tracklist for his upcoming sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, set for release on July 31, 2026. The 13‑track project features a range of collaborators from across Africa and beyond, including Ghanaian rapper‑singer Black Sherif, who appears on the song “Amazing Grace”. Other featured artists include Nigerian star Mayorkun, American vocalist Leon Thomas III, and French‑Senegalese hit‑maker Aya Nakamura, among others. Davido described the album title as derived from the Yoruba phrase “Ori adé”, meaning “head of destiny”, and said the record aims to blend Afrobeats with pan‑African influences. The inclusion of Black Sherif marks a high‑profile cross‑border partnership intended to broaden both artists’ audiences in the Nigerian and Ghanaian markets.
Entities: Aya Nakamura · Black Sherif · Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) · Davido (David Adeleke) · Leon Thomas III · Mayorkun · Oriade (album)
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The title 'Oriade' combines the Yoruba words 'ori' (destiny) and 'adé' (crown), meaning 'the crowned head'. (official announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The album 'Oriade' is scheduled for release on July 31. (official announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Davido announced the official tracklist for his sixth studio album 'Oriade'. (official announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tracklist features collaborations with Black Sherif, Mayorkun, Fola, Aya Nakamura, Jazzwrld, GL Ceejay, Leon Thomas, Llona and No11. (official announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The lead single 'I Know Who I Be', featuring Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay, was released ahead of the album. (official announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Davido posted the announcement on his X account on Tuesday. (official announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The album contains 13 tracks. (official announcement)