Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his first solo single of 2026, “I Know Who I Be,” featuring South African rising stars Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay. The track arrives after days of anticipation and marks the beginning of what Davido has described as “the journey to the throne.”
The release represents Davido’s return to solo music following a relatively quiet period, during which he focused on collaborations, international performances, and expanding his global influence. Fans had been eagerly awaiting new material from the singer ever since he hinted that fresh music was on the way earlier this month.
“I Know Who I Be” sees Davido continue his tradition of embracing cross-border collaborations, this time linking up with South African talents Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay. The record blends Afrobeats melodies with Southern African influences, creating a sound that reflects the increasingly global nature of African music.
The single has already generated significant excitement across social media, with fans praising the collaboration and celebrating the return of one of Africa’s biggest music stars. Promotional snippets, behind-the-scenes content, and previews of the accompanying music video helped build momentum ahead of the release.
The song also arrives on the heels of a busy year for Davido. Recently, the award-winning artist performed at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, further reinforcing his position as one of Afrobeats’ most recognizable global ambassadors.
Over the years, Davido has built one of the most impressive catalogs in African music, delivering hits that have resonated across continents while helping push Afrobeats to unprecedented international heights. With multiple chart-topping projects, sold-out tours, and billions of streams to his name, he remains one of the genre’s defining figures.
For Jazzwrld and GL Ceejay, the collaboration represents a major career milestone. Sharing a record with an artist of Davido’s stature offers both performers exposure to a massive international audience and further highlights the growing connection between West and Southern African music scenes.
As fans dive into “I Know Who I Be,” many are already wondering whether the single is the first glimpse of a larger project. While Davido has yet to confirm an album or EP, his “journey to the throne” message has fueled speculation that more music could be on the horizon.
With a powerful collaboration, strong anticipation, and another major release added to his catalog, Davido once again demonstrates why he remains one of the leading forces in global Afrobeats. If the early reaction is any indication, “I Know Who I Be” could become one of the defining African releases of the year.
