Davido’s ‘5ive’ marks a new chapter of growth and resilience – Indulgexpress

A man in a white suit stands on a mirror in a desert, surrounded by four figures in vibrant red, blue, green, and yellow costumes with long fringe and beaded face coverings—a scene reminiscent of a Davido music video. Rocky spires rise in the background.

Davido’s fifth studio album, 5ive, arrives at a pivotal moment in the artist’s career. Following the immense success of his 2023 album Timeless, the Afrobeats megastar reflects on his journey of personal transformation and artistic growth. Born in Atlanta and raised between the U.S. and Nigeria, Davido has played a key role in globalising Afrobeats, a genre now enjoying widespread recognition. Yet, the path to this success was not always clear, especially when African music was often dismissed or misunderstood internationally.

“I…