- Odibo Victory
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced the date for an exclusive live premiere of his forthcoming album, Oriade, in London.
Davido has scheduled the exclusive London premiere for August 11.
The singer, fondly known as “OBO” by fans and industry peers, shared the announcement in a post on his X account on Friday.
“London! Join me on Aug. 11 at the O2 Forum Kentish Town for a very special show.
“This will be the first and only chance to hear Oriade performed live, so if you want to experience the new album before anyone else.
“Tickets are on sale now. I’ll see you there,” he wrote.
NPO reported that Davido had earlier announced to his teeming fans that Oriade, his sixth studio album, would be released on July 31.
Derived from the Yoruba words “ori” (destiny) and “adé” (crown), Oriadé translates to “the crowned head.”
According to the singer, the album, led by the single “I Know Who I Be,” marks his 15 years in the music industry.
“Over fifteen years ago, I decided to trust something I couldn’t fully explain. I just knew music was my destiny,” he told Billboard.
“The biggest blessings often come from betting on yourself, even when the destination isn’t in sight yet,” he said.
The lead single, “I Know Who I Be,” featuring South African producers Jazzworld and GL Ceejay, is already out and offers the first real taste of the direction of the album.
The 13-track Oriade marks a deliberate return to Davido’s original high-energy African sound, rather than the heavily pop-focused crossover style of some of his recent projects.
The album follows his 2025 Billboard charting album, 5ive.