Popular Nigerian influencer Daniel Regha has recently shared his analysis of Nigerian singer Davido’s highly anticipated 5ive album, which was released to much fanfare.
In his critique, Daniel Regha expressed disappointment with some of the lyrics Davido chose for the album, highlighting concerns that certain tracks promote body shaming and discrimination. According to Regha, several lyrics in the album reflect a lack of sensitivity and fail to resonate with listeners in a meaningful way.
One track that caught Regha’s attention was “With You,” which features Omah Lay. He described the collaboration as a missed opportunity, offering little substance. He also criticized the song “Titanium,” which features Chris Brown, pointing out that Davido’s contribution seemed disconnected from Brown’s, making it sound similar to a previous track, “Anything.” Regha also slammed Davido’s wordplay, calling out lyrics from songs like “R&B” and “Don’t Know,” which included awkward lines such as “Wheel-barrow” and “Toy-toy-toy.”
Regha further criticized the track “CFMF,” calling out the “face me, I face you” reference, which he argued was inaccurate given Davido’s affluent background. He also singled out “10 Kilo,” claiming that the use of the term “Orọbọ” was a body-shaming reference that ridiculed certain body types. He noted that the track “Lately” had a misstep in the second verse, with multiple themes that didn’t quite come together. He also remarked that some of the other tracks felt like leftovers from Davido’s previous projects.
Despite these criticisms, Regha acknowledged Davido’s strategic collaboration choices, particularly his international partnerships, which, while not necessarily hits, helped save the album from being a complete flop. He praised the album’s beats, which added to its overall listenability, but noted that, in terms of lyrical content, the project didn’t bring anything new or exciting to the table. Regha ultimately gave the album a rating of 2/10, offering his critique without malice, stating, “No offense.”
