Kizz Daniel

Kizz Daniel
Birth nameOluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe
Also known asVado
Born (1994-05-01) 1 May 1994 (age 30)[1]
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Entertainer
Years active2014—present
Labels

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe (born 1 May 1994), who is better known as Kizz Daniel (formerly Kiss Daniel),[2] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his debut single, "Woju".[3] He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case.[4] He founded the Flyboy I.N.C record label in November 2017.[5]

On 8 August 2022, Kizz Daniel was arrested in Dar es Salaam by the Tanzanian police force over failure to perform.[6]

On 3 February 2023, he was announced by Audiomack alongside Snazzy the Optimist, Asake and 1ucid as the top trending and most streamed artistes.[7][8]

Early life and education

Kizz Daniel was born as Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.[9] He hails from Abeokuta North local government area. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and graduated from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).[10] While in university, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.[11][12][13]

Career

In May 2015, Kizz Daniel released a third follow up single, "Laye," on his birthday, along with a video two weeks later which was shot in different locations in the eastern part of Africa and was directed by AJE Films.[14] Daniel released his first studio album titled New Era on 14 May 2016.[15][16]

After his exit from his former label, G-Worldwide, he went to float his own personal imprint Flyboy I.N.C. where he signed two acts, Demmie Vee and Philkeyz. Kizz Daniel was featured on Demmie Vee's debut single entitled "You Go Wait?" in 2018.[17] 2018 was considered a good year for Daniel, as he featured Wizkid on his song "For You"[18] and Davido on another single "One Ticket" which hit the charts within 24 hours of its release. On 30 November 2018, Kizz Daniel released his second studio album and his first under Flyboy I.N.C titled No Bad Songz. The album contained 20 songs including the pre-released "One Ticket" which he featured Davido on. Other features on the album included Nasty C, Diamond Platnumz, Philkeyz, Demmie Vee, DJ Xclusive, Wretch 32, Diplo and Sarkodie. The album received positive reviews from music lovers, it debuted at No. 55 on the US iTunes Chart and rose to number 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart within 24 hours of its release. On 25 June 2020, he released his third studio album King of Love.[19]

In 2017, many of his fans thought he would make a career switch to comedy as he was uploading comedy skits. However, he said he has no intention of switching to comedy as music is his main talent.[20]

For the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Kizz Daniel performed his hit single "Buga" at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,[21] he has expressed his desire to perform at the FIFA World Cup and shared an update on whether he would be appearing at the world's biggest footballing event.[22][23]

He acquired a new house[24] and announced it in September 2022. According to his own statements, he always wanted a house on the water for his wife and children which he claims will soon be possible.

On 14 October 2022, he released a song called "Cough (Odo)" produced by Blaisebeatz and Philkeyz,[25] this is Kizz Daniel's second official release of the year 2022.[26]

Record label dispute and name change

In November 2017, Kizz Daniel announced his split from his record label, G-Worldwide, and created his own label called Flyboy I.N.C.[27] He was sued to court by the former record label but was not found guilty for any of the crimes he was accused of.[28][29]

In May 2018, Kizz Daniel announced that he had changed his stage name from Kiss Daniel to Kizz Daniel, a name that immediately reflected on his social media accounts. New Spotify and Apple Music accounts were also created immediately with the name Kizz Daniel, with his new songs featured.[30][31]

In June 2018, Kizz Daniel's former record label, G-Worldwide, made a move to own the rights to the name "Kizz Daniel" and further advised the singer to desist from using the name or face legal consequences in a press release sent out to media houses.[32] In October 2018, Daniel responded to the suit and statement made by his former record label, G-Worldwide, through his own lawyer.[33] In April 2022, Emperor Geezy and Daniel settled their disputes, outside the court in a viral video tagged #Peace&Love.[34]

In February 2023, Kizz Daniel won the Song of the Year award at the Soundcity MVP Awards which were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos with "Buga".[35]

Personal life

On 1 May 2021, he welcomed a set of triplets with his mysterious girlfriend. Kizz later revealed how he lost one of his triplets, just four days after birth as he acquired a two-bedroom penthouse each for his other children.[36][37]

Discography

Studio albums and EPs

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Shoye"[44] 2014 Non-album singles
"Chidioke"[45]
"Woju"[46] New Era
"Woju (Remix)"
(featuring Tiwa Savage and Davido)[47] 		2015 Non-album single
"Laye"[48] New Era
"Molue"
(with Sugarboy)[49] 		Non-album single
"Good Time"[50] New Era
"Good Time (Wizkid's Version)"
(featuring Wizkid)[51] 		2016 Non-album single
"Mama"[52] New Era
"Sofa"[53] 2017 Non-album singles
"Yeba"[54]
"No Do"[55] No Bad Songz
"4Dayz"[56] 2018 Non-album singles
"For You"
(featuring Wizkid)[57]
"One Ticket"
(featuring Davido)[58] 		No Bad Songz
"Madu"[59] 2019
"Poko"[60]
"Fvck You"[61] King of Love
"Eko"[62] Non-album single
"Pak 'n' Go"[63][64] King of Love
"Pah Poh"[64] Non-album single
"Jaho"[65] King of Love
"Currently"
(featuring Olamide, Falz and LK Kuddy)[66] 		2021 Non-album single
"Flex"[67] Maverick
"Lie"[68] Barnabas
"Buga"
(featuring Tekno)[69] 		2022 Maverick
"Cough (Odo)"[70]
"RTID (Rich Till I Die)"[71] 2023
"Shu-Peru"[72]
"Cough (Remix)"
(featuring Becky G)[73]
"My G"[74]
"Too Busy To Be Bae"[75] TZA
"Twe Twe"[75]
"Twe Twe (Remix)"
(featuring Davido)[76] 		2024 TBA
"Double"[77]
"Marhaba"[78]
"We Must"
(featuring Thyself)[78]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Result Ref
2015 The Headies Next Rated Nominated [79]
Nigeria Entertainment Award Best New Act to Watch Won [80]
City People Entertainment Most Promising Act of the Year (Male) Nominated [81]
Popular Song of the Year Nominated
2016 MTV Africa Music Award Listener's Choice Nominated [82]
Nigeria Entertainment Award Afropop Artist of the Year Won [83]
Hottest Single of the Year Won
City People Music Award Music Artist of the Year (Male) Won [84]
Popular Song of the Year Nominated [85]
The Headies Best R&B/Pop Album Won [86][87]
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Won
Best Pop Single Nominated
Album of the Year Won
2017 The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Music Nominated [88]
Nigeria Entertainment Award Best Album of the Year Nominated
2018 The Headies Song of the Year Nominated [89]
Best Pop Single Nominated
Best Ragge/Dancehall Single Nominated
Viewer's Choice Nominated
2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Song of the Year Won [90]

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