PICTORIAL: Davido Visits Speaker Abbas To Promote New Album ‘5ive’

Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido, has visited the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at the latter’s office in the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Friday.

The courtesy visit was meant to promote Davido’s latest album titled ‘5ive’. This was disclosed by a member of the House of Representatives from Davido’s native Osun State, Hon. Bamidele Salam, who joined Speaker Abbas to receive the music star.

The lawmaker, who took to his social media page, wrote: “Today, I joined the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Tajudeen Abbas to receive Africa’s 001 Davido who was on a courtesy visit to promote his new album.”

LEADERSHIP had reported Davido’s earlier visit to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday. However, the latest visit to Abbas has exposed Davido’s missions to the two Presiding Officers of the National Assembly.

‘5ive’ is the fifth studio album by the Nigerian-American singer, released on April 18, 2025, through Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. The album features many guest appearances from Alhanislam, Chris Brown, Victoria Monét, Becky G, Omah Lay, Shenseea, Musa Keys, 450, Tayc, Dadju, YG Marley, Odumodublvck, and Chike. Its production was handled by Marvey Musique, 1da Banton, DJ Maphorisa, Tempoe, Blaisebeatz, Selebobo, and Michaël Brun, among others. The album was supported by the single “Awuke”, “Funds”, and “Be There Still”.

Davido had announced the album on December 5, 2024, via his official Instagram page, sharing its title and release window. According to Davido, ‘5ive’ represents “a new chapter of personal growth and global connection.” The album, recorded between 2023 and 2025 with sessions in Lagos, London, and Los Angeles, was released in April, 2025, showcasing its global musical influences.

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