Most anticipated afrobeats albums of 2025

Davido – “5ive” (March 14)

Davido’s fifth studio album, “5ive,” is one of the most anticipated Afrobeats releases of the year. The album promises to deliver “real African records” and is described as Davido’s most musically intricate project yet. Two singles, “Awuke” (featuring YG Marley) and “Funds” (with Odumodublvck and Chike), have already been released, setting high expectations for the full album.

Burna Boy – “No Sign of Weakness”

While the exact release date is not specified, Burna Boy’s eighth studio album “No Sign of Weakness” is expected to drop in 2025. Following his successful previous album that featured collaborations with hip-hop legends, fans are eager to see if Burna Boy will continue to push genre boundaries or focus more on dance-oriented tracks.

Omah Lay – “Clarity of Mind”

Omah Lay has described his upcoming album “Clarity of Mind” as potentially one of the greatest Afrobeats albums of all time. The artist has hinted at an evolution in his sound while maintaining his authentic style.