By Ghazali Ibrahim
Award-winning Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriadé, set for release on Friday, July 31, 2026.
The 13-track album marks another milestone in the singer’s career, arriving 15 years after he burst onto the Nigerian music scene.
Blending personal reflection with his signature Afrobeats sound, Oriadé explores themes of resilience, faith, purpose, and artistic evolution.
The album’s title is derived from the Yoruba words ori (destiny) and adé (crown), symbolizing a fulfilled destiny or crowned purpose.
Davido has described the project as a celebration of his journey from an emerging talent to one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.
Ahead of the release, the award-winning artiste had already dropped two singles from the project, “I Know Who I Be,” featuring Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, and “Gimme Dat Ting,” featuring NO11.
The album also features an impressive lineup of guest appearances from across Africa and beyond.
Among the collaborators are Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, Nigerian stars Mayorkun, Fola and Llona, American singer Leon Thomas, and French-Malian music sensation Aya Nakamura.
According to the official tracklist, Oriadé includes On The Road, Amazing Grace featuring Black Sherif, Julie, Constantly, I Know Who I Be featuring Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, Gimme Dat Ting featuring NO11, B4 B4 featuring Mayorkun and Fola, Already Falling, Tell Everybody featuring Leon Thomas, Yaya featuring Aya Nakamura, Zanzibar, Guide, and My Light featuring Llona.
Sharing the tracklist on Instagram, Davido wrote: “ORIADÉ 👑 Musical royalty from top to bottom. The kingdom expands. Out this Friday!”
The announcement has further heightened anticipation among fans, with Oriadé expected to be one of the biggest Afrobeats releases of 2026.
Oriadé follows Davido’s previous studio albums, Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis (2012), A Good Time (2019), A Better Time (2020), Timeless (2023), and 5ive (2025), continuing a career that has earned his place among the continent’s most influential music stars.
