Kizz Daniel's biography: latest songs, family news, net worth

Kizz Daniel's biography: latest songs, family news, net worth

Nesesari, Jombo, Poko, Madu - these are just a few of the songs that the popular Nigerian entertainer Kizz Daniel has released over the years. The 29-year-old crooner is best known for his alluring voice, amazing lyrics, and the undeniably magnificent beats characteristic of all his songs. Apart from singing and songwriting, Kizz is also the founder of a record label, Flyboy Inc. If you thought you knew all about Kizz Daniel, buckle up because you are about to learn some fascinating details about this man's life.

Kizz Daniel's bio
Images of singer Kizz Daniel. Photo: @Kizz Daniel (modified by author)
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Kizz Daniel (formerly known as Kiss Daniel) is one of the biggest Nigerian entertainers. His debut in the music industry happened less than two decades ago. The musician has worked tirelessly to prove that he did not come to play. Aside from singing and songwriting, Kizz is the founder and CEO of Flyboy Inc. The record label has signed Demmie Vee, Philkeyz, and Pryme.

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Profile summary

Full name

Daniel Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba

Gender

Male

Stage name

Kizz Daniel

Ex-stage name

Kiss Daniel

Nickname

Vado

Date of birth

May 1, 1994

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Age

29 years (as of 2023)

Birthplace

Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Residence

Ikate, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria

High school

Abeokuta Grammar School

University

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

Qualification

Degree in Water Engineering

Career

Singer, songwriter, and music producer

Years active

2014 to present

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

African

Tribe

Yoruba

Father

Kola Anidugbe

Brothers

3

Sisters

1

Sexuality

Straight

Marital status

Single

Sons

3

Baby mamas

2

Net worth

$16 million (Approx.)

Facebook

@iamkizzdaniel

Instagram

@kizzdaniel

YouTube

@KissDanielVEVO

Who is Kiss Daniel?

Kizz Daniel's real name is Daniel Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba. Fans also know him by his old stage name, Kiss Daniel.

The artist revealed he got the name from a girl who kept calling him 'Kiss.' He assumed the stage name Kizz Daniel in May 2018 after leaving G-Worldwide Entertainment.

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How old is Kizz Daniel?

Kizz Daniel's age is 29 years as of 2023. The singer was born on May 1, 1994.

who is kiss Daniel
Portraits of singer Kizz Daniel. Photo: @Kizz Daniel (modified by author)
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Where is Kizz Daniel from?

He is a Nigerian citizen by birth. Daniel was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Who is the father of Kizz Daniel?

Kizz Daniel's father, Kola Anidugbe, passed away in May 2015. He was a lecturer in Ogun State and a veteran musician at the time of his death.

Mr. Kola Anidugbe supported his son's music career and encouraged him to complete his education. He gave Daniel N100,000 to record his first songs.

How many siblings does Kizz have?

Kizz has three brothers and one sister. The singer is tight-lipped about the names of his siblings and mother.

Which university did Kizz attend?

Kizz attended Abeokuta Grammar School and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). He graduated from FUNAAB in 2013 with a Bachelor's in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).

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biography of kizz Daniel
Singer Oluwatobiloba wearing eyeglasses. Photo: @Kizz Daniel (modified by author)
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Career history of Kizz Daniel

He began scribbling down lyrics at around age 7. His father noticed his talent and helped him develop it. Kizz Daniel was an excellent singer by the time he was 13.

He began pursuing music as a career in 2013 after he graduated from the university. Kizz met Emperor Geezy, the G-Worldwide Entertainment CEO, around that time.

Emperor Geezy signed him under his label and helped him release his debut single, Shoye, on May 1, 2014. Producer Beatburx and director MEX also worked on the track.

Kizz's second song, Woju, came out on September 1, 2014, and spent six weeks at the top of the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten list. Woju earned the singer national prominence and spawned a remix that featured Tiwa Savage and Davido.

The singer left G-Worldwide Entertainment following a publicized contract dispute and court case and founded the Fly Boy Inc. record label in November 2017.

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Kizz changed his name to avoid a copyright lawsuit from G-Worldwide. The label claimed ownership over his initial name, Kiss Daniel, and advised him to stop using it. O

Kizz's debut album, New Era, was released in 2016. Emperor Geezy and Kizz Daniel settled their disputes outside the court on April 8, 2022. They made a viral video tagged #Peace&Love.

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Kizz rocking black clothes. Photo: @Kizz Daniel (modified by author)
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Kiss Daniel's albums and EPs

So far, the Afro-pop singer has released the following studio albums and EPs:

  • Maverick (2023)
  • Barnabas (2021)
  • King of Love (2020)
  • No Bad Songz (2018)
  • New Era (2016)

Kizz Daniel's New Era album was released under Emperor Geezy's label. The album hit the 8th position on the US Billboard World Album Chart in June 2016.

Flyboy Inc. released Daniel's second album, No Bad Songz, on November 30, 2018. His humble beginnings and journey to stardom inspired the album.

The 17-track King of Love album was released in 2020. Kizz Daniel's Lie track is among the seven hit songs from his 2021 Barnabas EP. The singer released a 20-track Maverick album in 2023.

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What are Kizz Daniel's latest songs?

Almost a year after dropping Buga, the singer has dropped another viral track called Shu Peru. Over 12 million people have viewed it since it was uploaded on YouTube on May 2023.

The chart-topping single, Buga (Lo Lo Lo), was released on May 4, 2022. Its Instagram and TikTok dance challenges became so popular that prominent people like Liberia's president, George Weah, danced to it. Many love these tracks because they combine Afro-beats, Afro-pop, and contemporary R&B elements.

Kizz Daniel's songs

Davido, Diplo, Sarkodie, Wretch 32, Philkeyz, Diamond Platnumz, and other famous artists have been featured in Kizz Daniel's music. Below are lists of Kizz Daniel's songs from his four albums:

New Era

(2016) - Album

No Bad Songz

(2018) - Album

Alone

Gods

Duro

No Do

Jombo

Tere

Mama

Over

Gobe

Oyibe

Woju

Time No Dey

Good Time

Maye

Give Into

Madu

Kudi

Poko

Nothing Dey

Tobi

Laye

Ayee

Another Day

Happy

Kiss Me

Ja

New King

Ghetto

(ft. Nasty C)

Sin City

Bad

(ft. Wretch 32)

All God

Ikwe

(ft. Diplo)

Are You Alright

Nesesari

(ft. Philkeyz)

Napo

(ft. Sugarboy)

One Ticket

(ft. Diamond Platnumz)

Upon Me

(ft. Sugarboy)

Kojo

(ft. Sarkodie)

Ghetto Boys

(ft. Sugarboy)

Somebody Dey

(ft. DJ Exclusive & Demmie Vee)

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King of Love

(2020) - Album

Maverick

(2023) - Album

Jaho

Red & Green

Ada

My G

Pipa

Flex

Hook

Cough (Odo)

Aii

Show You Off

Yapa

Shu Peru

Chek

Buga (Lo Lo Lo)

Padi

Feran You Two

Chana

Feran Mi

Pak 'n' Go

Complicated

Fvck You

E'better

One Day

Blood Is Thicker

Find a Bae

One Dollar

We Wan Comot

Easy To Love

Boys Are Bad

Pour

Tempted to Steal

Never

Need Somebody

Anchovy

RTID (Rich Till I Die)

Side Chick

Cough

Kizz Daniel's awards

The singer's outstanding work has received several awards and nominations. Below is a list of all Kizz Daniel's awards and honors from 2015 to 2018:

Year

Events and prizes

Result

2015

The Headies Awards

Next Rated

Nominated

2015

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Best New Act to Watch

Won

2015

City People Entertainment Awards

Most Promising Act of the Year (Male)

Nominated

Popular Song of the Year

Nominated

2016

MTV Africa Music Awards

Listener's Choice

Nominated

2016

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Afropop Artist of the Year

Won

Hottest Single of the Year

Won

2016

The Headies Awards

Best R&B/Pop Album

Won

Hip-Hop World Revelation of the Year

Won

Best Pop Single

Nominated

Album of the Year

Won

2016

City People Music Awards

Music Artist of the Year (Male)

Won

Popular Song of the Year

Nominated

2017

The Future Awards Africa

Nigeria Prize for Music

Nominated

2017

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Best Album of the Year

Nominated

2018

The Headies Awards

Song of the Year

Nominated

Viewer's Choice

Nominated

Best Pop Single

Nominated

Best Reggae/Dancehall Single

Nominated

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What is Kizz Daniel's net worth?

Sources guesstimate Kizz Daniel is worth around $16 million.

Kizz Daniel's houses

The singer bought each of his sons, Jalil and Jelani, a two-bedroom penthouse in Ikate, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, in 2021. The following year, Kizz Daniel announced in September 2022 that he had acquired a new house beside the waters for his wife and children.

Kizz Daniel's cars

He often shows off luxury cars on social media. Some of those cars include the Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes-Benz S Class, and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe.

Who is Kizz Daniel's wife?

The Nigerian singer is not married. Kizz revealed in an interview with media personality Angela Yee that he separated from his fiancée on May 26, 2023.

For almost a year, fans suspected Kizz Daniel's baby mama was a surrogate. He debunked the surrogacy rumor on Sunday, March 27, 2022, by posting the mother of his triplets, MJ, on Instagram. The singer and MJ planned to walk down the aisle, but the wedding never materialized.

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Who are Kizz Daniel's children?

Kizz Daniel's triplets, Jamal, Jalil, and Jelani, were born on May 1, 2021, but Jamal died four days after birth. The singer revealed he has a third son – with a yet-to-be-named girlfriend– during an interview with Angela Yee on May 26, 2023.

Who is Kizz Daniel's ex-girlfriend?

The singer has dated multiple women – celebrities and non-celebrities. He once posted on Instagram a video of a woman singing to his track some years back. Kizz also shared a photo of his new hairstyle in 2020 and captioned it with words implying that a woman inspired him to get the haircut. Daniel has been linked romantically to these women:

1. Chidinma Ekile (2018)

Fans believe Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile and Kizz Daniels dated in 2018. Rumor had it that they lived together for some time before breaking up.

2. Beverly Osu (2018)

Fans assumed Nigerian actress/model Beverly Osu was dating Kizz Daniel when she featured in his song, Mad, in 2018.

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Kizz donning an Agbada, official suit, and street fashion. Photo: @Kizz Daniel (modified by author)
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3. Adedamola Williams (2019)

Nigerian singer/model Adedamola Williams is Davido's ex-girlfriend. Gossip alleged she dated Kizz around 2019 and even had his pregnancy. Adedamola denied the pregnancy rumor.

4. Emerald Vicky (2019)

Nigerian designer/stylist Emerald Vicky deleted her Instagram account in 2019 when fans claimed she was pregnant for Kizz Daniel.

5. MJ (2020 - 2023)

The singer dated a woman named MJ between 2020 and 2023. The two had triplets on May 1, 2021, but never got married officially.

What is the latest in Kizz Daniel's news?

The singer's latest song, Shu Peru, has been trending since May 12, 2023. The song is part of his new album, Maverick (2023). The album also features Buga (Lo Lo Lo), Cough, and other hits.

Facts about Kiss Daniel

  • He tattooed the name of his late son, Jamal, on one of his hands.
  • Kizz was arrested in Dar es Salaam on August 8, 2022, for not performing at an event prepared by the State of Vybes entertainment company.
  • He performed his hit single, Buga, at Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Kizz Daniel is among the many Nigerian entertainers whose fame and art have gone beyond Africa. One of the reasons Kizz Daniel's music is famous worldwide is because he makes beats that are currently in fashion.

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Source: Legit.ng

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