Nigerian artist, Dammy Krane is turning up the heat by dropping his long-awaited EP, 5ive, on April 18, 2025—the exact same day Davido is set to release his new album.
In what many are calling a musical face-off, And considering the bad blood between the two, fans can’t help but raise their eyebrows.
Whether it’s coincidence or calculated timing, the move has added fuel to an already simmering fire between both camps. For months, Dammy Krane has thrown shots at Davido, accusing him of unpaid debts and industry manipulation. Now, with both projects clashing on the same date, many see it as Dammy Krane drawing a line in the sand.
But 5ive isn’t just controversy—it’s a statement. The five-track project features a cross-continental mix of collaborations, including Babyboy AV, Ghanaian heavyweight Stonebwoy, and Jamaican dancehall star Demarco. Sonically diverse and culturally layered, 5ive is shaping up to be Krane’s most ambitious effort in years.
Already available for pre-save on Apple Music and Audiomack, the EP has sparked buzz not just for its content, but for its daring rollout. Is Dammy Krane trying to go head-to-head with Afrobeats royalty? Or is this simply an artist reclaiming his space?
The industry is watching. Fans are divided. And on April 18, all ears will be tuned in—not just to the music, but to what this clash represents in the evolving story of Nigerian pop culture. Whether it ends in charts or shots, one thing’s certain: the battle lines are drawn, and the speakers are turned all the way up.
