Davido confirms official release date and title of new song

Davido is gearing up to make a triumphant return to the airwaves, and he’s bringing the heat from both sides of the continent. The Nigerian megastar just dropped a major announcement that has fans counting down the days: his new single “I Know Who I Be” arrives June 26, 2026.

Taking to social media to break the news, Davido didn’t just reveal a release date—he set the tone for what’s coming. “The journey to the throne begins 👑,” he declared, announcing that “I Know Who I Be” drops this Friday. The statement suggests this isn’t just another single, but potentially the opening salvo of a larger campaign. For an artist who’s already cemented his legacy as one of Afrobeats’ biggest exports, the throne reference signals he’s still got something to prove and nowhere to go but up.

What makes this release particularly exciting is the cross-continental link-up. Davido is teaming with South African talents Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay, continuing the trend of bridging West and Southern African sounds that’s been reshaping the continental music landscape. This collaboration comes hot on the heels of his latest body of work, ‘5ive’, showing that the OBO is maintaining his relentless creative momentum without pause.

With June 26 now circled on every Afrobeats fan’s calendar, the anticipation is building. If Davido’s track record is anything to go by, “I Know Who I Be” won’t just be a song—it’ll be a statement.

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