Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has sent fans into a frenzy with the official confirmation of a full-scale collaborative album with American R&B icon Chris Brown. The project, slated for a 2026 release, will be accompanied by a major joint tour across Europe and Africa.
Official Announcement and Fan Anticipation
The exciting news was broken by Davido himself during an exclusive cover story interview with Billboard Arabia in January 2026. Known to fans as "OBO," the multi-award-winning artist casually revealed the long-awaited project, stating, "I have a project with Chris Brown, by the grace of God, coming out next year."
This announcement confirms years of speculation and builds on the artists' well-documented friendship and musical chemistry. Davido had previously hinted that they have already recorded over 20 songs for the album. During an appearance on Apple Music's The Ebro Show, he emphasized the project's readiness, saying, "We could put out two albums right now. It's going to happen."
A Fusion of Sounds and a Major Tour
The upcoming album is expected to feature a vibrant mix of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, a fusion the duo has mastered over years of collaboration. Davido is currently promoting his successful fifth studio album, '5IVE', which already includes their latest collaboration, "Titanium."
Perhaps even more thrilling for fans is the planned Europe and Africa tour to promote the joint album. Davido explicitly linked the tour to the album's release, explaining his strategy: "I really wanted him to have his moment this year. Then next year, the Europe & African tour with the Davido & Chris Brown album." This tour promises to be one of the biggest international concert events of 2026.
A History of Chart-Topping Collaborations
The bond between Davido and Chris Brown, whom Davido often calls his "brother," has produced a string of hits since 2019:
- "Blow My Mind" (2019): Their first collaboration that fused Afrobeats with R&B and gained massive global streams.
- "Lower Body" (2019): Featured on Chris Brown's Indigo (Deluxe) album.
- "Shopping Spree" (2020): A lively track from Davido's A Better Time album that also featured Young Thug.
- "Under the Influence" (Co-written by Davido): This became a sleeper hit, going viral on TikTok in 2022. It is Chris Brown's most streamed song as a lead artist, with over 1.8 billion streams on Spotify by early 2026, earning Davido a Platinum Songwriting Award.
- "Nobody Has to Know" (2022) & "Sensational" (2023): "Sensational," featuring Lojay, was nominated for a Best African Music Performance Grammy in 2025 and won NAACP Image Awards.
- "Hmmm" (2024): Won Outstanding International Song at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards and contributed to Davido's Grammy certification.
Their off-stage camaraderie, seen in viral moments like joining the "Unavailable" dance challenge in 2023, underscores the genuine partnership fueling this highly anticipated 2026 album and tour. While Chris Brown's team has yet to issue a detailed statement, anticipation among fans worldwide is at an all-time high.
