On April 26, 2025, afropop superstar Davido sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic X post: “Buckle up it’s boutta be a looooooooooong ride 5️⃣🌎💪🏾💨😍.” Posted at 14:40 UTC, the message hints at major plans for his newly released album 5ive. With the album already making waves on Spotify, fans are buzzing with excitement—and some skepticism. What does Davido have in store with this “long ride”? Let’s unpack the Davido 5ive album 2025 drama.
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Buckle up it’s boutta be a looooooooooong ride 5️⃣🌎💪🏾💨😍
— Davido (@davido) April 26, 2025
he post sparked a mix of excitement, shade, and skepticism among fans and critics on X. @Mznino_ praised Davido, saying, “My Idolo you are the baddest… Shekpe❤️,” attaching a celebratory image. @Elvis⁶𓅓 echoed the support, stating, “We are ready baddest. Opps willl keep crying,” showing confidence in Davido’s comeback.
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However, not everyone was on board. @honest30bgfan_ shared Spotify chart screenshots showing 5ive dropping from #3 to #8 in Nigeria, sarcastically noting, “You way your life don spoil for chart?” @BigWizard🪄 called Davido “useless” for alleged “farming” (manipulating streams), while @NuJhayhne quipped, “When Spotify starts doing magic with your streams, I’m sure the ride will be extremely long for you😍🤪.” The accusations of stream manipulation tied into @Wuwaika90’s earlier post about a dramatic 130% streaming spike, which some fans attributed to “marketing or fan base engagement.”
The thread reveals a heated debate about 5ive’s streaming numbers. @Wuwaika90’s post highlighted a 130% increase in streams within seven days, calling it “highly unusual” and possibly due to a “viral moment or unexpected event.” While this could point to genuine fan enthusiasm—evident in @PAIN REAL🩸’s image of a cat listening to 5ive—others accused Davido of “farming” streams, a term for artificially boosting numbers.
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Replies like @BigWizard🪄’s “God will disgrace you for farming” and @official_barbiecue’s “I give you 3h to quit music” reflect the skepticism. @Dee shared a lyric from 5ive’s track “Lately,” with the text “If goat want to cause gobe, ion no go craze,” suggesting Davido isn’t fazed by the criticism. The streaming drama has clearly polarized fans, but it’s keeping 5ive in the spotlight.
