Afrobeats superstar Davido has finally put the speculation to rest. The Nigerian hitmaker has confirmed that a joint album with American R&B icon Chris Brown is officially on the way, with plans pointing firmly toward a 2026 release.
The revelation came during Davido’s January 2026 cover interview with Billboard Arabia, where he reflected on his global journey and casually dropped what fans have been waiting years to hear.
“I have a project with Chris Brown, by the grace of God, coming out next year”, Davido said, instantly setting social media alight. For two artists whose musical paths have crossed repeatedly over the last half-decade, this announcement feels less like a surprise and more like a long-overdue moment.
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A Project Years in the Making
Davido and Chris Brown’s connection goes far beyond occasional features. Their working relationship dates back to 2019, when “Blow My Mind” became a crossover hit that bridged Afrobeats and R&B with ease. The chemistry was immediate, and instead of fading after one collaboration, it kept growing.
Since then, the duo has built a catalogue that reads like a timeline of global pop evolution. “Lower Body” followed later in 2019, with Davido appearing on Brown’s Indigo (Deluxe) album. In 2020, they teamed up again on “Shopping Spree” alongside Young Thug, adding energy and swagger to Davido’s A Better Time era. Davido also co-wrote Chris Brown’s “Under the Influence,” a track that later exploded into one of Brown’s biggest streaming records after going viral in 2022.
That creative bond only deepened with “Sensational” in 2023, featuring Lojay. The track dominated airwaves, sparked dance challenges, and earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance. In 2024, “Hmmm” arrived as yet another reminder that their collaboration still hits across continents.
By Davido’s own admission, the joint album has been quietly taking shape for a while. He has hinted in previous interviews that they have recorded more than 20 songs together. Rather than rushing the release, Davido explained that timing mattered. He wanted Chris Brown to fully enjoy his own run before the project stepped into the spotlight.
More Than an Album, A Global Moment
What makes this announcement bigger than a typical collaboration is the scale of what is coming next. Alongside the album, Davido has teased a European and African tour that will bring the joint project directly to fans across multiple regions. For African audiences especially, this signals a rare moment where a global pop partnership meets them on home soil.
The album is expected to blend Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, sounds that the pair have already proven they can fuse naturally. Davido has always emphasized that his collaborations are driven by chemistry, not strategy. Speaking to Billboard Arabia, he explained that music happens best when it is organic, when artists are simply creating without forcing outcomes. That philosophy is evident in his work with Chris Brown, where the friendship often feels just as present as the music itself.
Beyond the studio, their bond has played out in viral moments that fans still remember. From joining the “Unavailable” dance challenge together to casually appearing in each other’s shows, Davido often refers to Brown as his brother. That familiarity has helped their collaborations feel effortless, and it is exactly what fans expect from a full-length project.
As Davido continues to ride the momentum of his fifth studio album 5IVE, which already features a new collaboration with Brown titled “Titanium”, the timing feels right. Afrobeats is no longer knocking on global doors. It is inside the room, setting the pace.
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Why Fans Are Paying Attention and What Comes Next
This joint album is shaping up to be more than just another release. It represents how far African music has travelled and how confidently it now stands on global stages. Davido and Chris Brown are no longer experimenting. They are refining a sound that has already proven its reach.
With a confirmed album release timeline and a tour spanning Europe and Africa, anticipation is only going to grow. Fans on both sides of the Atlantic are watching closely, waiting to see how this partnership evolves when given full creative space.
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