Nigerian music icon, Davido, has candidly revealed how his wife, Chioma Adeleke, was instrumental in the production of his most recent album, “5ive,” which has already achieved significant success in 2025.
Davido disclosed how Chioma’s constant presence and support gave him the drive and motivation he needed to finish the project.
The 17-track album “5ive,” which was released on April 18, 2025, features a stellar collection of both domestic and foreign performers, including Victoria Monét, Chris Brown, Becky G, Chike, ODUMODUBLVCK, Omah Lay, and Victony.
The album, which combines Afrobeats, R&B, and international pop influences, demonstrates Davido’s versatility.
His reputation as a worldwide music superstar has been cemented by the album’s commercial success, which saw it launch at number two on the World Albums chart with 7,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week.
Beyond the glamour of the music, however, the Afrobeats star stated that“5ive” would not have been possible without the love and encouragement of his wife, Chioma. The artist did not hesitate to express his gratitude to Chioma.
“Shoutout to Chioma. When I was recording the album, she was around and gave me the energy to work.”
Davido
For the artist, Chioma was not just a silent supporter. Her presence in the studio and her emotional support became a source of motivation for him, especially during late-night recording sessions and moments of creative block.
According to him, she provided more than just physical support—she gave him the emotional stability he needed to focus on his craft.
Interestingly, Chioma’s influence on the album extends to the music itself. When asked about her favorite song on the album, he revealed that Chioma has a personal preference for the track “10 Kilo.” “When I spoke with her two days ago, she was shifting towards ’10 Kilo’,” Davido said.
This preference highlights how closely Chioma is connected to Davido’s music, not just as a fan but as a genuine part of his creative journey.
Chioma’s support for her husband extended outside the studio. She accompanied him to the ‘5ive’ album after-party in New York, where her presence sparked fan appreciation.
Chioma was commended by many for being a graceful and powerful girlfriend who has supported the artist no matter what.
She has become a revered figure among Davido’s fan base due to her quiet confidence and kind manner; many have taken to social media to show their appreciation for her encouraging demeanour.
Davido Makes a Confession
The Grammy nominee and multiple awards winner explained that he didn’t imagine he was going to become a global star at the initial stage of his career.
Davido made this known during the promotion of his fifth album entitled ‘5ive.’
“Never imagined it here. Forget it. I’ll be lying to you. Never imagined it. So when things were just happening over time, we were just taking in the strides like, ‘Damn, this is getting lit.’ We sold out 1,000. We sold out 2,000. Damn, we sold out 30, 40… Yeah, so it’s never really… I feel like every successful person who attains a great level of success can’t explain the feeling. You know what I’m saying?”
Davido
Intensifying on the feeling, the father of four said, “I think just generally in life, when good things are happening so quickly, you don’t realize.”
“I actually remember the first time I was sitting in front of my laptop opening Logic and sitting down like, ‘Damn, I want to make it. I actually want to be a musician. This is what I want to do’. Watching MTV Cribs, watching people go on tour.
“I was a big YouTuber. I used to watch YouTube a lot. I used to watch vlogs. Tour vlogs, so it’s like Soulja Boy vlogs, just people about just being popular and being a star. I used to watch all that stuff, so I saw it transition into reality for me. Do you understand?”
Davido
The artist further shared how he fell in love with music.
“From the beginning, from showing my friends the culture, showing my friends like, ‘Come listen to this Nigerian music.’ And then, actually falling in love with the genre, falling in love with music, knowing that my family’s not going to accept this, but I’ll still do it anyway, not knowing that I’ll be one of the ones to pioneer it.”
Davido
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