Davido Reveals Friendship Journey with Zlatan Ibile

Davido detailed the evolution of his friendship with Zlatan Ibile, which started in December 2017 when they first interacted after Davido returned to Nigeria. Their friendship blossomed as they collaborated on music, leading to several successful records, including hits from 2019 to 2021.

Recently, Davido contributed a guest verse to Zlatan's upcoming 2025 album, which features a collaboration with a South African group on a smash hit single titled "Speak." During an interview, Davido mentioned that he recorded his verse in Zlatan's studio, where the rapper playfully dropped a freestyle that was so good it became part of the song. Davido also indicated that his upcoming album aims to surprise fans, as the project team plans to deliver a well-prepared experience.