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Davido Opens Up About 15 Years in Music, ‘ORIADÉ’ & Taking Afrobeats Back Home | Billboard News
Davido has reflected on reaching 15 years in music while preparing to release his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ. He describes the project as a personal, Africa-centred tribute shaped by touring the continent and reconnecting with the culture behind his rise in Afrobeats.
The singer says he is continually making music, comparing it to athletes training outside competition, and recorded the album over roughly two years while touring. Some tracks were originally considered for his previous album but were held back; he has also played nearly 60 tour dates during the period.
In short
- Davido marks 15 years in music with sixth album ORIADÉ.
- The album is intended as an African-centred cultural homage.
- It was recorded across two years of touring.
Explained simply
Davido is a Nigerian-British singer and one of the world's leading figures in Afrobeats, the music genre that emerged from West Africa and has become a major global phenomenon. His 15-year career has established him as central to this movement's international rise.
ORIADÉ is his sixth studio album, marking a significant moment in his career as a major artist. The project is framed as a personal exploration of African identity, created whilst he continued touring across the world.
The album was recorded over roughly two years whilst Davido maintained his touring schedule, including performances across the African continent. Some songs on the album had been considered for his previous releases but were ultimately held back.
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