Nigerian singer Davido and American gospel musician Kirk Franklin have collaborated on a song titled 'Hope In You'. The song is part of Franklin's double album, I Am What I Am, which was released on October 30, 2026. The collaboration brings together Davido's Afrobeats style and Franklin's gospel music. The song has been performed live on the music platform From The Block, and the video is available on their 4 Shooters Only channel.
The performance of 'Hope In You' on From The Block presents the song separately from the studio recording available on the album. The music platform announced the performance on Instagram, writing: “@kirkfranklin x @davido Came Through The Block With ‘Hope In You’ @fromtheblockperformance Out Now!” The song runs for three minutes and 27 seconds and occupies the third position on the studio disc of the album.
Kirk Franklin's album, I Am What I Am, is his fourteenth full-length solo album. The 14-track project is divided equally between seven studio recordings and seven live performances, giving each format a separate section of the release. The album runs for approximately one hour and eight minutes and features collaborations with various artistes, including Davido, Jelly Roll, GloRilla, and Tobe Nwigwe.
Davido and Franklin had previewed 'Hope In You' before the album reached streaming platforms. They presented the song at an album listening event in Atlanta on October 12, 2026. According to reports, Davido performed his verse and joined the choir during the presentation. The song is identified as the focus track of the album, which draws on Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B alongside gospel.
The Apple Music catalogue credits Fo Yo Soul Recordings and TRIBL Music Group, under an exclusive licence to Uptown Records, a division of UMG Recordings. The album's release announcement identifies 'Hope In You' as its focus track. The live disc of the album introduces two further collaborators, Karen Clark Sheard and Tim Rogers.
Franklin's album features a mix of gospel and other music genres. The studio recordings include 'Free Me Tonight', 'This Time', and 'It Gets Better', which follows 'Hope In You' in the running order. The live recordings include 'Someday', 'It Is Well', 'Welcome In', 'Holy', and 'Beautiful Thorns'. 'Thank You For Everything' preceded the album as a single and was performed at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
The collaboration between Davido and Franklin on 'Hope In You' brings together two different music styles. The song's performance on From The Block and its inclusion in Franklin's album, I Am What I Am, highlight the artistes' efforts to create a unique sound. The album's release marks Franklin's return to the music scene with a project that showcases his versatility and ability to collaborate with artistes from different genres.
Key points
- Davido and Kirk Franklin collaborated on 'Hope In You', a song that blends Afrobeats and gospel music.
- The song is part of Franklin's double album, I Am What I Am, released on October 30, 2026.
- The collaboration brings together Davido's Afrobeats style and Franklin's gospel music, creating a unique sound.
