Nigerian artist Dammy Krane has reignited his feud with Davido by naming his upcoming album 5ive and releasing it on April 18—the same day as Davido’s album. With a history of public accusations and controversy, the move is seen as an attempt to draw attention by riding on Davido’s spotlight.
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane is stirring controversy once again—this time by announcing his upcoming album, 5ive, with the same title and release date as Davido’s highly anticipated project.
Set to drop on April 18, 5ive by Dammy Krane appears to be a calculated move in an ongoing feud between the former collaborators. The similarities have raised eyebrows, especially as Dammy Krane has a history of accusing Davido of unpaid royalties and making other serious claims on social media, some of which led to his arrest in 2024. He later retracted the accusations and apologized.
Their relationship, once friendly, has soured publicly over the years. Dammy Krane, who rose to fame with his 2015 hit “Amin,” has repeatedly targeted Davido online, reigniting tensions and drawing attention to their past collaborations.
Davido, who is preparing to drop his 5ive album on the same date, dismissed Dammy Krane as “ungrateful” and reminded fans that he gave him three guest verses in the past to help his career.
While Dammy Krane hasn’t provided a reason for mirroring Davido’s album title and release date, many observers believe it’s a publicity tactic aimed at piggybacking on the Afrobeats star’s global spotlight.
Whether coincidence or clout-chasing, the timing ensures that Dammy Krane will remain part of the conversation when Davido’s album drops. But whether this move boosts his visibility or backfires remains to be seen.
