It is described as a neo-highlife track, blending mid-tempo Afrobeats with jazz inspirations like trumpets and rhythmic drum stops.
Released on , " FIA " (often translated as "Fire") is a defining track in Davido’s career. Produced by Fresh VDM , it marked a shift from his purely upbeat dance tracks to a more soulful, neo-highlife sound that mirrored a tumultuous period in his personal life. Production & Musical Style Davido-- Fia (Fire) official audio
The second verse is famously directed at the actress Caroline Danjuma . In 2017, she accused Davido of being involved in the death of his friend Tagbo Umeike . Davido uses the lines "Caroline save your drama / I don't need it for the soap opera" to dismiss the allegations and legal drama that followed. Impact and Reception It is described as a neo-highlife track, blending
The song was produced by Fresh VDM , whose tag "Damn, Fresh on the beat" became synonymous with Davido's late-2017 hits. Production & Musical Style The second verse is
Following the massive success of "If" and "Fall" earlier that year, "FIA" solidified Davido's 2017 as a "triple-threat" year.
Due to its popularity, a remix featuring British-Jamaican artist Stefflon Don was released on March 30, 2018, which added a dancehall flavor to the original.