Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced that his highly anticipated new single, I Know Who I Be, will be released on June 26, marking his return with fresh solo music after a brief hiatus.
The forthcoming track features Jazzworld and GL_Ceejay and is expected to be available on all major streaming platforms.
Davido, born David Adeleke, made the announcement via his official X account, where he told fans that “the journey to the throne begins” before confirming that “I Know Who I Be” would arrive on June 26.
He also shared promotional images to accompany the announcement, sparking excitement among his fanbase.
The announcement comes just weeks after the award-winning singer revealed in May that he intended to take a temporary break from making music, making the news of his latest release a pleasant surprise for fans.
Before this announcement, Davido’s most recent solo single was Be There Still, released in March 2025. More recently, he appeared as a featured artist on TxC’s song Nakupenda.
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The new release follows another milestone in Davido’s international career after he performed at the opening concert of the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown series in Los Angeles, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.
Since bursting onto the scene with the hit single Dami Duro in 2012, Davido has built an impressive catalogue that includes acclaimed projects such as Omo Baba Olowo, A Good Time, A Better Time, and Timeless.
He also founded DMW, a record label that has nurtured several successful Nigerian artists.
With anticipation building ahead of the June 26 release, fans will be eager to hear what the Afrobeats star delivers on I Know Who I Be as he begins the next chapter of his musical journey.
