As reported by The Source, Afrobeat superstar Davido celebrated the official release of his sixth studio album, *ORIADÉ*, with an exclusive, intimate listening party in New York City.
The project features major collaborations with Mayorkun, Black Sherif, FOLA, and Llona. During the event, Davido reflected on his legacy, hinting at future plans to venture directly into film production and acting.
The album has already generated significant fan discussion across streaming platforms within hours of its drop.
Validating the release, Pulse Nigeria confirmed that “Davido releases sixth album ‘ORIADÉ’, featuring Mayorkun, FOLA, Black Sherif, Llona, and more” while topping local chart discussions. Additionally, Naija News noted that “Mayorkun and Davido reunite for new song” as part of the broader promotional rollout.
Echotitbits take: Davido’s *ORIADÉ* represents a critical evolution in his career as he prepares to transition beyond music into cinematic media. The album’s reception will serve as a bellwether for his global tour strategy and broader entertainment ventures throughout late 2026.
Source: The Source — https://thesource.com/2026/08/03/davido-oriade-album-release-nyc-listening-party/, August 3, 2026
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