Davido’s ‘5ive’ Wins Album of the Year at 2026 AFRIMMA Awards
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By Nnanna Wisdom
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has won the Album of the Year award at the 2026 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMMA) for his latest project, 5ive.
The recognition has sparked celebrations among Davido’s fans, including members of the 30BG community, who took to social media to applaud the singer for the latest addition to his growing list of honours.
The AFRIMMA award comes amid a notable year for the Afrobeats star, whose 2026 campaign has been marked by strong chart performances, international visibility and sold-out shows in different parts of the world.
Released to widespread attention, 5ive features a mixture of Afrobeats, amapiano and global pop influences while retaining the musical identity that has distinguished Davido throughout his career.
The project includes several songs that have gained significant attention among listeners and further strengthened the singer’s position as one of Africa’s most prominent contemporary music acts.
The album also explores themes including personal growth, love and resilience, while its overall production and sequencing have attracted positive reactions from listeners and music commentators.
The AFRIMMA honour adds another major recognition to 5ive and highlights the continuing influence of African artists in the international music industry.
Davido’s latest achievement also comes at a time when Afrobeats continues to expand its audience beyond Africa, with Nigerian and other African artists increasingly featuring on major global charts, stages and award platforms.
With 5ive taking home the Album of the Year prize, the award represents recognition of the album’s reception and impact while further highlighting Davido’s enduring place in the evolution and globalisation of African popular music.
