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Dammy Krane Sparks Controversy with Album Title ‘5ive’ and Same Release Date as Davido
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane is turning heads—and raising eyebrows—with the announcement of his upcoming album titled ‘5ive,’ set to drop on April 18, 2025.
The release date and album title are identical to those of Davido’s highly anticipated project, intensifying an already strained relationship between the two artists.
While the move might seem like a coincidence at first glance, fans and industry watchers are reading between the lines. The shared title and release date appear to be a calculated jab in the ongoing feud between the two former collaborators.
The tension began when Dammy Krane, once a friend and collaborator of Davido, accused the global Afrobeats star of withholding royalty payments for their joint work.
Things escalated when Dammy Krane went public with serious allegations, including insinuations about Davido’s involvement in the untimely deaths of close associates—a claim that led to his arrest by Nigerian authorities in 2024. He was later released after issuing a public apology for spreading false information.
Davido, who recently described Dammy Krane as “ungrateful,” reminded fans that he had gifted him three verses in the past to help revive his career. The superstar has also already shared the symbolic meaning behind naming his album ‘5ive, suggesting a deeper personal or creative intent.
In contrast, Dammy Krane’s choice seems less about art and more about opportunism. Releasing an album with the same name on the same date may allow him to piggyback on the buzz surrounding Davido’s drop, potentially drawing attention from unsuspecting listeners searching for Davido’s work.
Dammy Krane, known for his early-2010s hit ‘Amin,’ has struggled to recapture that momentum in recent years. This latest move may be seen by some as a marketing stunt, but others view it as an ongoing attempt to stoke controversy for relevance.
Whether it’s a bold statement or a publicity ploy, one thing is clear: April 18, 2025, is now set to be a dramatic day in Nigerian music.