Davido Says Oriadé Would’ve Been No. 1 in the UK If Ariana Grande Hadn’t Released

Davido has shared his thoughts on the performance of his latest album, Oriadé, claiming the project would have debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart if not for the release of Ariana Grande‘s competing project during the same tracking period.

Speaking about the album’s chart run, the Afrobeats superstar expressed confidence in Oriadé‘s commercial performance, suggesting that the timing of Ariana Grande‘s release ultimately prevented the project from reaching the summit in the United Kingdom.

Despite missing out on the top spot, Oriadé has enjoyed an impressive run since its release, earning strong streaming numbers and charting across multiple territories. The album has continued to make an impact on major platforms, reinforcing Davido‘s position as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.

The singer’s comments have sparked conversation among fans online, with many praising the album’s international success while acknowledging the fierce competition that often comes with major global releases.

Davido Says “Oriadé” Would’ve Been No. 1 in the UK If Ariana Grande Hadn’t Released. 🇬🇧📊 pic.twitter.com/ticZ5jbkLX

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As Oriadé continues to gain momentum worldwide, Davido remains focused on expanding the reach of the project and further cementing Afrobeats’ presence on the global stage.

Stay tuned to Tooxclusive for more updates on Davido, Oriadé, and the latest happenings across the global music scene.