In another landmark feat, Davido’s fifth album ‘Five,’ has debuted at the summit of UK Spotify album chart.

This feat follows its impressive immediate success that saw it become the second highest opening week for an album on Spotify Nigeria.

Davido recently released the music video for the single ‘Offa Me’.

The song featuring R&B star Victoria Monet saw the Grammy winner bring her sensual vocals into Afrobeats territory to deliver smooth fusion that quickly became one of the standout tracks on the album.

Released on April 18, 2025, ‘5ive’ features 17 tracks and multiple guest appearances from music stars worldwide.

The project features guest appearances from Afrobeats stars Omah Lay and Victony.

Other Nigerian artists on the album include OdumoduBlvck and Chike, whom he featured on the single ‘Fund.’

The album also features international stars led by Jamaican star YG Marley, whom he featured on the song ‘Awuke’ released as the first single of the album.

Other Carribean stars on the album include Shensea and 450.

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American R&B and his long-term collaborator Chris Brown also appears on the album. 3 time Grammy winner Victoria Monet and Latin pop star Becky G also feature on the album.

South African music star Musa Keys also appears on the album after featuring on the Davido’s Grammy nominated single ‘Unavaialble’ off his record-breaking fourth album ‘Timeless’.

Davido also features French hitmakers Dadju & Tay C as the tracklist showcases his desire to cater to multiple markets in a reflection of his status as a global star.

In a recent interview on Clue Radio, Davido shared that he had made several production contributions to the album as he rediscovered that side of his creativity.

Harvard University will host a screening of Gentleman: The Legend of Mike Ejeagha, a documentary exploring the life and legacy of the Nigerian highlife musician, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. 

The event is organised by the African Language Program within the Department of African and African American Studies and will take place during the Igbo AB class lecture at 10 a.m. ET.

Directed by Michael Chineme Ike and produced by Micstreams Production Ltd., the film offers a close examination of Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music, language preservation, and oral storytelling. 

Ejeagha, who has been active since the 1960s, is widely respected for his ability to blend music with folklore and proverbs, often sung in the Igbo language.

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The documentary, which premiered in Enugu in December 2024, includes interviews, archival footage, and narrative accounts that trace Ejeagha’s early life, artistic journey, and ongoing influence on Nigerian culture. It places particular emphasis on his use of music to pass on traditional knowledge and linguistic heritage.

The screening at Harvard reflects growing academic interest in African music and oral traditions, particularly as tools for cultural education and preservation.

Students attending the event will also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the director, providing a platform for dialogue on the challenges and importance of documenting African artistic practices.

Mike Ejeagha’s work, characterised by its emphasis on wisdom, wit, and linguistic richness, continues to resonate both in Nigeria and among the global Igbo-speaking community.

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The Harvard event is one of several recent efforts to engage broader audiences with his legacy through scholarly and creative means.

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Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia has been appointed Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State.

The announcement was made by the Governor at the Government House in Makurdi during the singer’s visit.

Governor Hyacinth thanked 2Face for endorsing him for 2027. He added that the singer has been a big supporter of his administration and therefore deserves more responsibility to serve the state.

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The Governor said, “Let me thank you very firstly for supporting my administration and for proclaiming me for 2027.

“I feel it will not be out of place at all, because you are a guru of entertainment. Once you say ‘2face’ people start dancing, even without you singing.

“Given your experience and influence, we believe you can help us impact more lives positively.

“So we are happy you’re here. On behalf of the state government and our very good people, I want to give you some more responsibility, plus the ones you have been doing, because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart the way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advisement as well.

“So I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a technical advisor to the governor on entertainment and community outreach.”

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2Face hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District.

Earlier in the week, 2Face formally introduced his fiancée, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, a legislator from Edo State, to the Idoma traditional leadership and his native community in Benue State.

The introduction took place on April 21, 2025, during the Idoma Nation Peace and Unity Symposium at the Och’Idoma Palace in Otukpo. Dressed in traditional Idoma attire, 2Face presented Natasha to the Och’Idoma V and local dignitaries.

After the palace event, the couple traveled to Okpokwu, 2Face’s ancestral home, to meet with elders and community members.

During the visit, the music legend reaffirmed his commitment and sought the elders’ blessings for his union with Natasha.

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