Davido and Aya Nakamura Reconnect on “Yaya” From Upcoming ORIADÉ Album

Nigerian superstar Davido is bringing the heat this summer with “Yaya,” a cross-continental collaboration featuring French-Malian sensation Aya Nakamura. The track, set to drop July 31, 2026, serves as one of the most buzzed-about singles from Davido’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, ORIADÉ.

What makes “Yaya” particularly special is the reunion factor. The two powerhouse artists haven’t worked together since their 2018 collaboration, which left fans craving more of their undeniable musical chemistry. In the years since, both have ascended to even greater heights on the global stage, making this reunion all the more electrifying. The timing couldn’t be better—with Davido continuing his reign as one of Afrobeats’ biggest ambassadors and Aya Nakamura dominating the French and European markets, “Yaya” has all the ingredients of a worldwide smash.

The track promises to deliver exactly what fans loved about their first link-up: Davido’s infectious Afrobeats rhythms seamlessly fused with Aya Nakamura’s distinctive Afro-pop style and French linguistic flair. This kind of cultural bridge-building is what ORIADÉ appears to be all about, with Davido once again proving his knack for creating music that resonates from Lagos to Paris and beyond. If early anticipation is any indication, “Yaya” is poised to be a standout moment on the album.

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