Kizz Daniel (born on May 1, 1994) whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has made a significant impact on the Nigerian and African music scenes. Known for hits like "Woju," "Yeba," and the recent sensation "BUGA," his talent and popularity have solidified his reputation as one of Nigeria's top artists.

Kizz Daniel

Background And Early Life

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, initially went by the stage name Kiss Daniel before 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. In November 2017, he founded the Fly Boy Inc record label.

Kizz Daniel lost his father, Kola Anidugbe, to typhoid on May 29, 2015. In an emotional tribute on his father's birthday, June 17, 2015, he described himself as the “stupid son” who was not there for his father, choosing to pursue fame instead of tending to his father's health when it mattered.

Education

He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013 with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering). While in university, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.

Children

On May 1, 2021, Kizz Daniel welcomed a set of triplets, Jamal, Jalil, and Jelani, with his mysterious girlfriend. Tragically, he lost one of his triplets, Jamal, just four days after birth. He commemorated this by acquiring a two-bedroom penthouse each for Jalil and Jelani. In a post shared via Instagram on July 15, 2021, he expressed his commitment to being the best father to his surviving sons.

Wife

Kizz Daniel revealed the identity of the mother of his children, referred to as MJ, on Mother's Day, March 27, 2022, via Instagram. However, it is not known if they are married, as sources indicate she might still be his baby mama.

Girlfriend

His love life has been kept relatively private following rumors about his baby mama and his past relationship with Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile. They allegedly dated for a while and kept their affair off social media until they went their separate ways. Some speculate that he referenced her in a song after their breakup.

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Career Highlights

Kizz Daniel released his first studio album, New Era, on May 14, 2016. After leaving G-Worldwide, he founded his own label, Fly Boy Inc, which signed artists Demmie Vee and Philkeyz. He featured on Demmie Vee's single “You Go Wait?”

2018 was a successful year for him. He collaborated with Wizkid on "For You" and with Davido on "One Ticket," both of which quickly climbed the charts. On December 30, 2018, he released his second studio album, No Bad Songz, under Fly Boy Inc. The album, featuring artists like Nasty C, Diamond Platnumz, and Sarkodie, received positive reviews, debuted at No. 55 on the US iTunes Chart, and topped the world Album Chart within 24 hours of its release. On June 25, 2020, he released his third studio album, King of Love.

Discography

New Era (2016)

No Bad Songz (2018)

King of Love (2020)

Barnabas (2021)

On May 4, 2022, he released the chart-topping single "Buga."

Awards

Kizz Daniel has won numerous awards, including:

MTN4SYTE TV Music Video Awards (Ghana) for Best African Act Video “Woju Remix” (2015)

Headies Awards for Best R&B/Pop album “New Era”

Headies Awards for Hip Hop World Revelation

Coson Music Awards for Best Song in Melody

Africa Youth Choice Awards for Next Rated

Peace Achievers Awards for Best New Act

Headies Awards for Album of the Year “New Era”

Extreme Awards (Benin Republic) for Next Rated Artiste of the Year

Maya Awards (Ibadan) for Newcomer/Revelation of the Year

Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best New Act of the Year

Afrima Awards for Most Promising Act in Africa.

Controversies

In November 2017, Kizz Daniel announced his split from G-Worldwide and founded Fly Boy Inc. He faced a lawsuit from his former label but was not found guilty. In May 2018, he changed his stage name from Kiss Daniel to Kizz Daniel. G-Worldwide later attempted to claim rights to the name "Kizz Daniel," but the dispute was eventually settled out of court in April 2022.

Personal Life

On July 16, 2024, Kizz Daniel's marriage reportedly faced challenges due to rumors of infidelity. A mysterious Twitter post by him suggested a possible breakup, sparking debates among fans about the status of his marriage to Mjay Anidugbe. The post, which hinted at demands for compensation for his efforts in the relationship, led many to speculate about marital issues. Despite the speculation, neither Kizz Daniel nor his wife has confirmed any problems in their marriage.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Kizz Daniel's estimated net worth is between $5 million and $10 million.

Social Media Handles 

Facebook: Kizz Daniel 

Instagram: @kizzdaniel

Twitter: @Kizzdaniel