Davido, the Nigerian superstar musician and songwriter, has announced that he will be releasing a new album for his fans in 2023. The announcement has sent shockwaves through the music industry and has left fans eagerly anticipating what promises to be a game-changing album from one of Africa's most beloved artists.
Days after deleting several pictures and videos from his Instagram page, the singer returned with a video announcing his new project.
Titled ‘Timeless’, his fourth studio album will be released on the 31st of March.
“There is a time for everything. A time to grieve and a time to heal. A time to laugh and a time to dance. A time to speak and a time for silence,” he wrote in the caption.
Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, rose to fame with his debut album "Omo Baba Olowo" in 2012. Since then, he has become one of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene, with a string of hit songs and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the global music industry.
In a recent interview, Davido revealed that he has been working on the new album for over a year and that it will be a departure from his previous work. He described the album as "a new sound, a new direction, and a new Davido."
The announcement has sparked excitement among fans, who have taken to social media to express their anticipation for the new album. Many have praised Davido for his commitment to his craft and his dedication to delivering quality music to his fans.
Davido's last album, "A Better Time", was released in 2020 and featured collaborations with international stars such as Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Baby. The album was a commercial success and cemented Davido's status as one of the biggest names in African music.
hank you to everyone out there for your love and support that has held me down. All the love and messages while I was away, the gifts sent, the concerts you all threw! I appreciate it all. Today, I want to remind you all that what is now Timeless, was once new. It’s time for new. My next album TIMELESS is here, March 31st.”
Davido has been off the music scene for several months following the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi.
The three-year-old whom he shares with his fianceé, Chioma Rowland, died in October 2022 after drowning in a pool at the singer’s residence in Lagos.