Kizz Daniel is a popular Nigerian entertainer, but his fame indeed goes beyond the borders of Nigeria. He is an international music icon.
Profile Summary
| Full Name/Stage Name | Daniel Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba/Kizz Daniel |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | May 1, 1994 (28 years) |
| Birthplace | Birthplace Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, and Music Producer |
| Net Worth | $1 million – $2.1 million |
Who Is Kizz Daniel?
He is a famous Nigerian Singer, Music Producer cum Composer who 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.
Early Life of Kizz Daniel
Daniel is a Nigerian citizen by birth. He was born on May 1, 1994, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 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. Kola supported his son’s music career and encouraged him to complete his education. He gave Daniel N100,000 to record his first songs. Since the singer is tight-lipped about his family, information about his siblings and mother is currently unavailable to the public. Kizz attended Abeokuta Grammar School and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). He graduated from FUNAAB in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering). While in university, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.
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 around 13 years old. 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. Kiss Daniel’s albums Young John, Jay Sleek, Kimzbetz, Masterkraft, and DJ Coublon produced Kizz Daniel’s New Era album under Emperor Geezy’s label. It hit the 8th position on the US Billboard World Album Chart in June 2016. Flyboy Inc released his second album, No Bad Songz, on November 30, 2018. It focuses on his humble beginnings and journey to stardom. Kizz Daniel’s Lie track is among the seven hit songs on his 2021 EP Barnabas.
Record Label Dispute and Change of Name
In November 2017, Kizz Daniel announced his split from his record label, G-Worldwide, and created his own label called FLYBOY I.N.C. He was sued to court by the former record label but was not found guilty for any of the crimes he was accused of.
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.
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. In October 2018 Daniel responded to the suit and statement made by his former record label G-Worldwide through his own lawyer. On 8 April 2022, Emperor Geezy and Daniel settled their disputes, outside the court in a viral video tagged #Peace&Love.
Awards and Nominations of Kizz Daniel
| Year | Event | Prize | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Headies | Next Rated | Nominated | |
| Nigeria Entertainment Award | Best New Act to Watch | Won | ||
| City People Entertainment | Most Promising Act of the Year (Male) | Nominated | ||
| Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | MTV Africa Music Award | Listener’s Choice | Nominated | |
| Nigeria Entertainment Award | Afropop Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Hottest Single of the Year | Won | |||
| City People Music Award | Music Artist of the Year (Male) | Won | ||
| Popular Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| The Headies | Best R&B/Pop Album | Won | ||
| 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 | |
| Nigeria Entertainment Award | Best Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | The Headies | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Pop Single | Nominated | |||
| Best Ragge/Dancehall Single | Nominated | |||
| Viewer’s Choice | Nominated |
Who is Kizz Daniel’s Woman?
On May 1, 2021, he welcomed a set of triplets, Jamal, Jalil, and Jelani, with his mysterious girlfriend. Kizz later revealed how he lost one of his triplets, Jamal, just four days after birth as he acquired a two-bedroom penthouse each for Jalil and Jelani.
Kizz Daniel’s Romantic Past
Daniel has been linked romantically to some famous women, of which are,
Chidinma Ekile (2018) Fans believe Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile and Kizz Daniels dated in 2018. Rumours had it that they lived together for some time before breaking up.
Beverly Osu Fans once assumed actress and model Beverly Osu was dating Kizz Daniel when she featured in his song, Mad, in 2018.
Adedamola Williams (2019) Singer and model Adedamola Williams is Davido’s ex-girlfriend. Gossip alleged she dated Kizz around 2019 and even had his pregnancy. Adedamola denied the pregnancy rumours.
Emerald Vicky (2019) Designer and stylist Emerald Vicky deleted her Instagram account in 2019 when fans claimed she was pregnant for Kizz Daniel. Kizz donning an Agbada, official suit, and street fashion.
Kizz Daniel Controversy with Law
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.
Kizz Daniel Net Worth
Kizz’s net worth ranges from $1 million to $2.1 million.
Conclusion
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Yoruba singer and songwriter. He is best known for his singles “Woju” and “Yeba”. He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel prior to changing it in May 2018. He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case. He founded the Fly Boy Inc record label in November 2017. His net worth is estimated to be within $1 million – $2.1 million.
