Davido is no stranger to criticism, but this time the shots are coming from an unexpected direction. Nigeria’s blunt and outspoken financial advisor, Geh Geh, has weighed in on the singer’s latest project, 5IVE, and let’s just say he didn’t hold back.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Geh Geh, the album didn’t meet the expectations attached to Davido’s name. He described the work as “average” and even went as far as suggesting that Davido should consider investing in farming if music no longer serves him well.
Here’s what’s sparking the heat online.
Geh Geh’s Comments on Davido’s 5IVE Album
Geh Geh didn’t just make noise — he came with reasons. In his viral review, he picked apart key parts of 5IVE and gave reasons why he believes the album failed to deliver.
1. Too Many Features
One of Geh Geh’s main points was the number of features on the project. Fans have mentioned it before, but Geh Geh made it louder. According to him, Davido leaned too heavily on guest artists, especially international ones like Chris Brown, and in doing so, diluted his sound.
For a lot of listeners, the features made the album feel less personal. It’s one thing to collaborate, and another to rely on features to carry a project. Geh Geh believes Davido crossed that line.
2. “Where Is the Original Afrobeat?”
Another issue raised is the absence of Davido’s Afrobeat roots. Geh Geh claims the album lost the essence of what made OBO stand out in the Nigerian music industry. Instead, he believes Davido leaned too much into the Amapiano wave, a sound that has dominated African charts in recent years but doesn’t reflect the identity Davido built his career on.
For long-time fans who grew up with hits like Dami Duro and If, this shift might feel unfamiliar — and according to Geh Geh, it’s part of what makes 5IVE forgettable.
3. No Growth in Sound
Perhaps the most stinging remark came when Geh Geh said Davido’s sound “has been the same since day one.” For an artist who has achieved global recognition, that kind of statement hits deep. Geh Geh believes Davido hasn’t explored new creative directions or pushed boundaries with his music. He says it all sounds like a remix of older hits, dressed up with better production and big names.
And then came the final punch.
“Go Into Agriculture” — A Financial Expert’s Career Advice
Geh Geh isn’t just calling out the music. He’s offering what he calls practical advice: Davido should take his wealth and invest in agriculture. According to him, that would do more for Nigerian youth than another music project that “adds no value.”
The internet didn’t take long to react. Some fans defended Davido, saying the album wasn’t as bad as Geh Geh claims. Others admitted they expected better, especially with the hype that surrounded the project before its release.
Still, it’s rare to see someone outside the entertainment industry call out one of Afrobeats’ biggest stars so directly.
Is 5IVE Really That Bad?
The mixed reactions to 5IVE are telling. While some tracks have performed well on streaming platforms, the album hasn’t created the same buzz as previous Davido projects. Whether that’s due to fatigue, poor rollout, or lack of originality is still up for debate.
But when someone like Geh Geh — known for finance, not music — jumps into the conversation, it says a lot about how deeply pop culture and public opinion are tied together in Nigeria.
