Davido Disputes Darryl’s Version of Events in the Making of “5IVE” | Behind-the-Scenes Drama and Laughs Unfold

 

In a wildly entertaining and surprisingly revealing behind-the-scenes feature, Nigerian superstar Davido and creator Darryl Vega come together to discuss the chaotic and creative process behind Davido’s upcoming album, 5IVE. But not everything went smoothly—or truthfully, according to Davido.

The video, titled Davido x Darryl Vega | The Making of “5IVE”, offers fans a hilarious and unfiltered look at the journey to one of the most anticipated Afrobeat albums of 2025. As Davido puts finishing touches on what he calls his “most personal and experimental album yet,” he playfully—but firmly—pushes back on Darryl Vega’s wild claims about how involved he really was.

“I don’t know why Darryl thinks he produced half this album,” Davido laughs in one segment, clearly amused. “He came to the studio with snacks, not beats.”

From surprise guest features to last-minute lyric switches, the making of 5IVE is equal parts brilliance and beautiful chaos. The behind-the-scenes footage showcases Davido’s relentless work ethic, love for collaboration, and undeniable charisma—paired with Darryl’s eccentric humor and, as Davido says, “just enough drama to be dangerous.”

Darryl, of course, insists he played a major role in the album’s vision—whether it was offering “vibe checks,” mispronouncing song titles, or accidentally deleting a session file. The playful back-and-forth between the two makes this a must-watch for fans of Davido and lovers of good music content alike.

5IVE drops April 18th.
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