by Peace Umanah — August 5, 2026

Davido Reveals Ayra Starr Was Originally Meant to Be on Oriadé

Davido has revealed that Ayra Starr was originally supposed to feature on his latest album, Oriadé, but the collaboration ultimately didn’t happen due to timing.

Speaking about the project, the Afrobeats superstar explained that he had planned to include the Mavin Records singer on the album. However, scheduling conflicts and timing issues prevented the collaboration from being completed before the project’s release.

Despite the missed opportunity, Davido spoke highly of Ayra Starr, acknowledging her talent and expressing admiration for her artistry. His comments have since sparked excitement among fans, many of whom are now hoping the two stars will eventually collaborate on a future release.

Both artists have enjoyed remarkable success on the global stage, with Davido continuing to dominate international charts while Ayra Starr cements her place as one of Africa’s fastest-rising stars. A collaboration between the pair remains one of the most anticipated link-ups in Afrobeats.

🚨Davido Says Ayra Starr Should Have Been on “Oriadé,” but Timing Didn’t Favor It pic.twitter.com/gTPGUp7A6z
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Although Ayra Starr didn’t make the final tracklist for Oriadé, Davido‘s revelation has left fans optimistic that the collaboration could still happen in the near future.

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