Released through YBNL and EMPIRE, the track sees the Nigerian singer embrace South Africa’s dance-driven 3-Step sound, adding another layer to his growing catalogue of cross-continental collaborations.

Rather than sticking to the familiar Afrobeats framework, Fireboy lets the South African production lead, bringing stronger electronic, dance-floor energy to his melodic vocals.

JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela also bring their experience from South Africa’s evolving 3-Step and Afro-house scene to the record. Their collaboration has been gaining momentum locally, particularly after the success of ‘The Most Wanted,’ giving IMALI a connection to a sound currently making waves in the country.

For Fireboy, the record marks another shift in direction. It follows his recent collaboration with Jamaican artist Masicka on ‘CLAAT!’, continuing a run of releases that have seen him experiment with sounds beyond his usual Afrobeats base.

‘IMALI’ also arrives as anticipation continues to build around Fireboy’s upcoming fifth album, ZUKO. The song gives listeners another indication of the sonic territory he could explore on the project while highlighting the increasing musical exchange between Nigeria and South Africa.

With Nigerian artists increasingly embracing South Africa’s electronic and dance-oriented sounds, Fireboy’s latest release adds another example of how Afrobeats continues to draw inspiration from different parts of the African music landscape.

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The 13-track album brings together a blend of solo performances and carefully selected collaborations, highlighting Davido’s continued commitment to bridging African music with global influences. The feature list includes Black Sherif, Mayorkun, FOLA, Llona, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, NO11, Jazzwrld, and GL_CEEJAY.

The official tracklist for “Oriade” includes On the Road; Amazing Grace featuring Black Sherif; Julie; Constantly; I Know Who I Be With featuring Jazzwrld and GL_CEEJAY; Gimme Dat Ting With featuring NO11; B4 B4 With featuring Mayorkun and FOLA; Already Falling; Tell Everybody featuring Leon Thomas; Yaya featuring Aya Nakamura; Zanzibar; Guide; and My Light With featuring Llona.

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— Davido (@davido) July 28, 2026

The reveal gives fans their clearest picture yet of what to expect from the album, with the tracklist showcasing a balance between personal records and collaborations that span different musical styles and regions. Familiar collaborators sit alongside fresh creative partnerships, adding to the anticipation surrounding the release.

Within minutes of the announcement, “Oriade” became a major talking point across social media as fans began sharing their excitement over the featured artists and debating which songs could emerge as early favorites.

Collaborations such as “Amazing Grace” with Black Sherif, “B4 B4” featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, and Yaya with Aya Nakamura have already sparked widespread conversation.

As anticipation continues to build, “Oriade” is shaping up to be another significant chapter in Davido’s career, with expectations high that the project will further reinforce his status as one of Afrobeats’ leading global stars.

 

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