Davido, the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar and four-time Grammy nominee, has set the music world ablaze with “The 5ive Alive Tour” in North America, announced on April 24, 2025, to promote his fifth studio album, 5IVE. Following intimate shows in the UK and Europe, this tour runs from July 14 to November 20, 2025, hitting cities like Los Angeles, Toronto, and Atlanta, with presale tickets starting April 30. The tour follows the massive success of 5IVE, released on April 18, 2025, which debuted at #1 on the UK Spotify album chart, as reported by Pulse Nigeria. The 17-track album, featuring global stars like Victoria Monét, YG Marley, and Chris Brown, showcases Davido’s signature Afrobeats sound with hits like “Awuke” and “Offa Me,” earning critical acclaim from Pitchfork for its vibrant energy and magnetic confidence.
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THE 5IVE ALIVE TOUR IS COMING ‼️ 5️⃣
— Davido (@davido) April 24, 2025
Get ready for some very special guests. Presale begins Wednesday, April 30 at 10am local.
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Davido’s 5IVE is breaking records worldwide, cementing his status as an African giant. The album’s lead single, “Be There Still” featuring DJ Maphorisa, climbed to the top of Spotify Nigeria charts, while “Funds” with ODUMODUBLVCK and Chike ranks #7 on YouTube globally, per Top Charts. This follows the success of his previous album Timeless, which featured Grammy-nominated tracks like “Unavailable” with Musa Keys.
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Fans on X praise Davido’s business acumen, noting his swift tour announcement within a week of the album drop, outpacing peers like Wizkid’s Morayo tour. With 5IVE, Davido continues to dominate the global Afrobeats scene, blending Nigerian pop with international flair and proving his staying power after 12 years in the industry.
