Popular Nigerian influencer Daniel Regha has shared his thoughts on Davido’s recently released 5ive album, offering a critical review on his social media page.
Regha expressed concerns over some of the lyrics in the album, accusing Davido of including lines that encourage body shaming and discriminatory language.
He specifically highlighted the track “With You” featuring Omah Lay, describing it as a missed opportunity, and also criticized the song “10 Kilo” for using the word “Orọbọ”, which he believes mocks certain body types.
He said;
“5ive” the album review: -“With You” ft. Omah Lay is a fumbled collab, literally nothing to speak of. In the track “Titanium”, Davido wasn’t really on the same page with Chris Brown, and the song is basically the same as “Anything”. Again, when it comes to wordplay, Davido has terrible writing/rhyming skills. Words like Wheel-barrow, Toy-toy-toy, in the songs “R&B”, and “Don’t Know” are examples.”
“In the track “CFMF”, the “face me, I face you” reference couldn’t be less accurate, since his rich background is no news. “10 Kilo” promotes bodyshamimg, as “Orọbọ” is a discriminatory word that conveys ridicule. “Lately” has a miss in the second verse, multiple themes. Some of the remaining tracks sounds like songs that were left out of his previous.”
“That said, Davido was smart with his choice of Int’l collabs, as much as these collabs aren’t hits, it saves the album from being a total fl@p. The project is only listenable thanks to Davido’s signature sound and hype, but when it to lyrical content, it offers nothing new. Great beats though. It’s a 2/10. No offense.”
