Davido’s Album 5ive Smashes Opening Day Record with 15.03 Million Streams on Spotify Launch Day

Afrobeats sensation, Davido has made a massive achievement with the release of his fifth studio album, 5ive, which recorded a staggering 15.03 million streams on Spotify on its very first full day of release.

This mind-boggling feat places 5ive at the second-biggest opening day by any African album on Spotify, making Davido one of the biggest personalities in the world’s music industry.

Released on April 17, 2025, 5ive is a 17-song masterpiece that incorporates Davido’s own sound by blending Afrobeats with amapiano and other international genres of music.

The album has been praised for shattering the mold when it comes to sound and the manner in which the artist seamlessly incorporated several influences from music.

The much-anticipated album not only signifies Davido’s success but also signifies the growing influence of Afrobeats across the globe.

Aside from the phenomenal streaming performance on launch day, 5ive is already the second most-streamed Nigerian album on Spotify for 2025, with a total of 91.9 million streams. The album now ranks behind only his previous album, Timeless, which similarly became a world splash upon its release.

Davido’s achievement is also part of the general international recognition for Afrobeats. 5ive has international collaborations with big artists such as American artist Chris Brown and Latin songstress Becky G, in addition to top African artists like Omah Lay and Victony. Such major collaborations have undoubtedly opened up the album to a wider audience, making it more popular worldwide.

Ever since its release, 5ive has been generally praised by the public and the critics. The album’s combination of sounds—from trendy Afrobeat to smooth amapiano melodies—has resonated with music enthusiasts around the world. The commercial success attests to Davido’s artistic agility as he tests his musical limits while staying true to his heritage in African music.

“This album is a reflection of my journey as an artist and a celebration of everything Afrobeats represents,” Davido shared in a statement. “I’m so grateful for the global support and can’t wait for everyone to experience 5ive.”

With Davido’s 5ive, the artist continues to break Africa’s music outside the continent. The success of his album further demonstrates the increased popularity of Afrobeats, which has become a force to be honored in the world of music. As artists from the continent continue to gain popularity in the mainstream market, Davido is leading the pack, demonstrating that Afrobeats is far from disappearing.

As 5ive keeps on gaining steam, it is bound to create even more waves in the international music industry, solidifying Davido’s place as one of the most powerful African artists of his time.