Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has secured another major recognition after his latest album, 5IVE, was named Album of the Year at the AFRIMMA 2026.
The award adds to Davido’s growing list of international honours and further highlights the global reach of Nigerian music and Afrobeats.
Released as a major project in Davido’s discography, 5IVE has continued to attract attention from listeners and music enthusiasts since its release, with the singer bringing together different sounds, collaborations and contemporary African influences on the album.
The Album of the Year recognition at AFRIMMA places 5IVE among the standout African music projects celebrated at the 2026 edition of the awards.
Davido has remained one of the most influential figures in African popular music, helping to take Afrobeats to audiences across Africa and around the world.
The award also comes as Nigerian artistes continue to dominate major international music platforms, with African music increasingly receiving recognition beyond the continent.
For Davido, the AFRIMMA honour represents another milestone in a career that has produced several critically and commercially successful albums, hit singles and global collaborations.
With 5IVE now taking home the Album of the Year prize, Davido has once again demonstrated his enduring influence on the African music scene.
The latest achievement is expected to further cement 5IVE as one of the notable African albums of 2026.
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