- Daniel Regha, a famend social media critic, supplied a important evaluation of Davido’s fifth studio album, ‘5ive’, on X on April 18, 2025.
- Lagos-born commentator criticizes album for lazy lyricism, uninspired collaborations, missed alternatives, and “10 Kilo” for utilizing “Orọbọ” time period, ridiculing physique varieties.
On April 18, 2025, Daniel Regha, a well known social media commentator, induced a stir together with his daring evaluation of Davido’s newly launched fifth studio album, “5ive,” on X.
The Lagos-based critic didn’t mince phrases, criticizing the album for what he described as lazy lyricism and uninspired collaborations. He highlighted the observe “With You,” that includes Omah Lay, as a missed alternative, and flagged “10 Kilo” for utilizing the time period “Orọbọ,” which he argued might be seen as body-shaming.
In his publish, Regha remarked:
“”5ive” the album evaluation: -“With You” ft. Omah Lay is a fumbled collab, actually nothing to talk of. Within the observe “Titanium”, Davido wasn’t actually on the identical web page with Chris Brown, and the music is principally the identical as “Something”. Once more, in terms of wordplay, Davido has horrible writing/rhyming abilities. Phrases like Wheel-barrow, Toy-toy-toy, within the songs “R&B”, and “Don’t Know” are examples. Within the observe “CFMF”, the “face me, I face you” reference couldn’t be much less correct, since his wealthy background is not any information. “10 Kilo” promotes bodyshamimg, as “Orọbọ” is a discriminatory phrase that conveys ridicule. “These days” has a miss within the second verse, a number of themes. Among the remaining tracks appears like songs that have been omitted of his earlier.
Nonetheless, Regha did acknowledge that Davido made savvy decisions together with his worldwide collaborations. Though these songs didn’t create main hits, they helped stop the album from turning into an entire flop. He concluded that the album’s listenability comes largely from Davido’s distinctive sound and the artist’s hype, however supplied little when it comes to lyrical innovation. He rated it a 2/10, however clarified that no offense was meant.
That stated, Davido was good together with his alternative of Int’l collabs, as a lot as these collabs aren’t hits, it saves the album from being a complete fl@p. The venture is just listenable because of Davido’s signature sound and hype, however when it to lyrical content material, it presents nothing new. Nice beats although. It’s a 2/10. No offense.”
Regardless of Regha’s harsh critique, the album had already made a serious impression commercially. Launched the identical day, “5ive” shot to primary on each Nigeria’s Apple Music and iTunes Prime Albums charts, additionally charting in 40 international locations. It topped the charts in Gambia, Uganda, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
Tracks like “Something” and “With You” made it to the Prime 10 on Nigeria’s Apple Music Prime Songs Chart, solidifying Davido’s continued relevance. Supporters, together with fellow artist Zlatan, praised Davido’s work ethic, whereas followers on X expressed their perception that the album might be a contender for a Grammy. Regha’s important evaluation, although loud, appeared to fade compared to the album’s industrial success and the unwavering assist from Davido’s 30BG fanbase, who have been fast to defend the venture.
Reacting to the publish…
@abazwhyllzz stated: “Werey relaxation,we no actually ship you and your rankings for right here. I am going quickly name igwe make them provide you with award cos you too mümü”
@enricodaveed replied: “Having this a lot to say after barely 24hrs goes to indicate that you just didn’t hear since you needed to, You listened to drop your biased two cents which luckily not anybody who cares about good music would care about. Get a life. – no offense”
@ossaivictor1_ stated: “I don dey quick dey pray dey wait make you drop your evaluation chief, Omo na solely you get sense for this nation now o. The music promotes lies, physique shaming, that may by no means be my WizKid for actual.” Learn extra: