According to **The Nation**, Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially confirmed that a collaborative album with American R&B icon Chris Brown is slated for release next year. Speaking on the *Swift Conversations* podcast, Davido noted that while his upcoming solo work leans heavily into traditional African sounds with his original Nigerian producers, the “Breezy” partnership remains a priority. This announcement solidifies a partnership that began in 2019 and has already yielded several chart-topping hits.
**The Sun Nigeria** corroborated the news, noting that the duo has recorded nearly a dozen tracks together over the years. “Me and Chris Brown got an album coming next year,” Davido stated, emphasizing his dual identity as an American-born artist who remains rooted in his home culture. **Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET)** also highlighted the development, quoting Davido’s shift in focus: “The music I am making now is very African… but definitely there’s going to be collaborations.”
**Echotitbits take:**
This move signals a strategic shift for Davido; by pairing a “back-to-basics” solo African sound with a high-profile Western joint album, he is effectively playing both sides of the global market. Fans should watch for a lead single late this year, as this project could be the definitive bridge between Afrobeats and mainstream US R&B for the 2026/2027 season.
Source: Pulse — https://www.pulse.ng/story/davido-and-chris-brown-joint-album-2026042110190833590 April 21, 2026
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