Be There Still is track 3 on Davido's fifth studio album 5ive, released as the album's third single on March 14, 2025 under DMW, Columbia Records and Sony Music. Produced by Marvey Muzique, DJ Maphorisa and Black Culture, it runs 3 minutes 16 seconds and sits in an Amapiano-influenced space that feels consistent with the sonic direction Davido had been building toward since Timeless.
The song is a solo record — no featured artists — and the theme is loyalty and presence. Davido described 5ive to Apple Music as a victory lap: "This is definitely about celebrating the longevity and how far we've come." Be There Still fits that framing. The music video directed by Dammy Twitch dropped on May 7, 2025, following the album's release on April 18. The album itself debuted at number 2 on the World Albums chart, amassed over 12 million streams in its first day, and placed 16 songs simultaneously in the US Afrobeats Songs top 50 — Be There Still landed at number 10 on that chart. Only Burna Boy and Wizkid had previously managed more simultaneous placements in that chart's history.
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Davido ft. YG Marley – AwukeBe There Still is not the most adventurous track on the album — that would be Offa Me with Victoria Monét or R&B with Shenseea. But as a mid-album solo piece it does its job: it keeps the emotional temperature steady and gives Davido space to say something honest without needing a guest to carry the weight. Rating: 8/10.
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