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  • Kizz Daniel’s brother open night club in Lekki

    Kizz Daniel’s brother open night club in Lekki

    Mofoluwato Anidugbe Uthman, known as Uthy Grind and brother to hitmaker Kizz Daniel, has stepped into the hospitality scene with the soft launch of UNDA Lounge in Lekki Phase 1. 

    The event gathered close friends and family who got the first look at the Caribbean-styled space set on the waterfront.

    Anidugbe said the project was born out of a long running passion shaped by his work in entertainment. 

    He explained his vision during the launch, saying, “This is a passion project for me. I’ve always wanted to go into hospitality because I’m already very vast in the entertainment industry, and I feel hospitality and entertainment go hand in hand.”

    He said he wanted to create something fresh for Lagos nightlife.

    “I created something that has never been seen before: UNDA, located by the waterside at 8 Wole Olateju Lekki phase 1. It’s a Caribbean-inspired playground. The location is right by the water and it is incredibly beautiful,” he said.

    Affordability, according to him, is a core part of the brand. UNDA plans to host live sessions, listening parties, celebrity performances, and art showcases. 

    An art gallery sits inside the lounge, giving guests another reason to return.

    The menu focuses on seafood, which ties back to the name “UNDA.” Anidugbe said it reflects the idea of life under water. The official launch on December 17 will feature big names, including Kizz Daniel.

  • Kizz Daniel speaks on missed Paris concert amid backlash

    Kizz Daniel speaks on missed Paris concert amid backlash

    Afrobeats singer Kizz Daniel has broken silence on missing his Paris concert, citing a dispute between his tour agent and the event promoter.

    Detailed on Instagram story, Daniel said he was ready to perform but missed his flight due to delays caused by his agent trying to resolve payment issues.

    He claimed his agent, Olamide Baron, had sold the show to another promoter who allegedly breached their contract by not paying the balance.

    Kizz Daniel claimed he was prepared to perform and even arrived at the venue, but the event organisers had closed for the night.

    He wrote: “First, this wasn’t my fault. Whatever clips y’all are seeing is a beef between the tour Agent @olamidebaron and the show promoter. I was paid to come Perform in Paris by @olamidebaron in full, he sold the show to another promoter and according to him the promoter breached his contract by not paying him his balance.

    “I’ve been ready since 6am for a 12:25pm flight, thankfully my brother @adesope_shopsydoo was with me at the hotel. We were delayed from flying by @olamidebaron So he could get his money which I wasn’t aware of until later. He resolved the issue with the promoter but we couldn’t make the flight.
    The next available flight according to Baron was 5:25pm.

    “We came into Paris late because of an unresolved issue between two promoters. I was paid and was ready to perform !! I never requested for a type of car or asked they bring an Escalade , All lies. I’ve bin going to shows in rented cabs since I got to Europe. I came to the Venue still because I wanted to perform, unfortunately the venue closes by 11pm according to the promoters…I tried my best to make this run a smooth one. But sometimes “e get as e be”.

    He also highlighted his past performances in Italy and Sweden, where he went on stage despite late hours, and expressed his readiness for upcoming shows in Amsterdam and Cologne.

    “As for the first 2 shows we did Italy & Sweden. I got to the venue at exactly the time given to me to arrive. Sometimes promoters want to wait till they have a full hall before performance ..I performed 4am in Parma ( from getting ready since 8pm)

    “1:30 am in Sweden ( from getting ready since 9pm ). I couldnt do a full set in Sweden bcos the venue was gonna shut down due to curfew. As for Amsterdam I’m here and ready. The promoter gave 3am as performance time. (I have it in recording). And I will be there by HIS Grace

    “Cologne. The promoters gave 10pm as performance time and I will be there. Excited,” he added.

  • Kizz Daniel submits new song ‘Police’ for Grammy consideration

    Kizz Daniel submits new song ‘Police’ for Grammy consideration

    Nigerian music star Oluwatobiloba Daniel, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has officially submitted his latest single, “Police,” for Grammy Awards consideration.

    The track features Beninese music legend and Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo alongside Nigerian R&B sensation Johnny Drille, blending their distinct sounds into a soulful fusion of Afrobeats and world music.

    Showcasing Kizz Daniel’s signature Afrobeats flair infused with global influences, “Police” celebrates African creativity, rhythm, and cross-border collaboration.

    Following the success of his recent hit “Pano Tona” featuring Adekunle Gold, Kizz Daniel is setting his sights higher, hoping “Police” will earn him his first Grammy nomination.

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    Sharing the news on Instagram, he captioned a photo: “For your Grammy consideration with @angeliquekidjo and @johnnydrille… Police.”

    Produced by Ghana’s M.O.G Beatz, alongside Nigerian producers BlaiseBeatz and Johnny Drille, the record unites some of West Africa’s finest musical talents to deliver a masterpiece with global appeal.

    Fans have flooded social media with excitement, sharing their reactions:

    “Bring it home, King , bring it home… I’ll really scream,” a fan wrote.

    Another commented, “This Grammy is ours! Let’s go, Uncle K!”

    “If Vado wins this Grammy, una no go rest for this app. Congratulations, my Music AI,” added another user.

  • Kizz Daniel denies alleged freezing of accounts

    Kizz Daniel denies alleged freezing of accounts

    Popular singer and songwriter, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has debunked a viral report claiming that a court ordered the freezing of his personal and business accounts over a contract dispute.

    The report, which spread widely on social media, alleged that the Buga crooner was directed to pay €200,000 in damages for failing to honor a show despite receiving a $50,000 advance payment, and that his accounts with Access Bank were frozen by court order.

    Kizz Daniel’s PR team described the report as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the artist’s reputation.

    According to the team: “This is a fluke and a big lie. Kizz Daniel has no such case in court, and no accounts have been frozen. We urge fans, partners, and the general public to disregard this fabricated story.”

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    They further assured that legal steps will be taken against those behind the fake report, emphasising that the artist remains focused on his music and upcoming shows.

    His management insisted such distractions will not deter him from delivering quality music to his fans worldwide.

    It would be recalled the promoter of Afrobeats Meets Berlin 2022 actively used Kizz Daniel’s name, image, and likeness along with that of other artists to sell tickets and build hype for a festival that ultimately never happened.

    “The management wondered: “Now, all traces of the event have mysteriously vanished from the internet. Social media pages deactivated. No accountability. No explanation.

    “So the question is simple: does the Promoter not owe fans, ticket buyers, and the artists themselves an explanation? Why exploit the brand power of performers only to disappear when it’s time to deliver?

  • Kizz Daniel is one of Nigeria’s greatest artists, says Fido

    Kizz Daniel is one of Nigeria’s greatest artists, says Fido

    Rising Nigerian Afrobeats artist Olayemi Josiah Awosika aka Fido has named Kizz Daniel as one of Nigeria’s greatest artists.

    In a recent interview, Fido, who collaborated with Kizz Daniel on the remix of his hit single, ‘Joy,’ said the ‘Buga’ singer’s impact on the Afrobeats genre is impeccable.

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    In his words, “Kizz Daniel is one of the greatest artists in Nigeria. He has made such an impact for us in the music industry and for Afrobeat across the world.”

    On why he decided to collaborate with Kizz Daniel for the remix of his hit single, he said, “I felt he was the perfect match. Everybody has been asking when they were going to see me and Kizz do a song together. I was like, okay, I’m going to surprise my fans. I have to make sure that  whatever the fans ask from me, I have to deliver for them. I give fans what they want and I like to make sure that they’re satisfied.. I know then, that the rest is going to fall in place.”

  • Kizz Daniel pays tribute to son, father, others in ‘Al-Jannah’ song

    Kizz Daniel pays tribute to son, father, others in ‘Al-Jannah’ song

    Afrobeat singer and songwriter Kizz Daniel has shared a personal and emotional story behind his song “Al-Jannah”.

    In a recent podcast with Nandi Madida, Kizz Daniel said the song is a tribute to his loved ones who have passed away, particularly his father, who he described as his best friend.

    Kizz Daniel’s father passed away on May 9, 2015, just days after his 21st birthday.

    The song, whose title “Al-Jannah” means “paradise”, was inspired by the various losses Kizz Daniel has experienced, including the death of his father, the loss of his son in 2021, and his wife’s loss of her mother in 2024.

    He aimed to create a song that would honor all his loved ones, not just one person, and believes the word “friend” in the song captures the essence of his relationship with his father and others he has lost.

    According to him, “When my dad was alive, he was my best friend,” Kizz Daniel said.

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    “‘Al-Jannah’ means “paradise”. I wanted to write a tribute song. We’ve lost people in the past. We lost our son in 2021.

    “I lost my dad in 2015; my wife lost her mum in 2024; I lost my step-mum; we lost a whole lot of people.

    “I wanted to make a song for everyone, not just one person. It’s about our loved ones we have lost in this journey of life.

    “I think I was able to accomplish that by using the word friend in the song,” he said.

  • Kizz Daniel: my dad was my best friend

    Kizz Daniel: my dad was my best friend

    Thirty-one-year-old Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe aka Kizz Daniel has revealed that his late father, Mr Anidugbe, was his best friend while he was alive.

    The singer made this known in a recent podcast saying, “When my dad was alive, he was my best friend.”

    He also opened up on how the loss of his father, son and mother-in-law inspired the creation of his song “Al-Jannah” as a tribute.

    Read Also: Kizz Daniel takes break from music to focus on family

    In his words, “Al-Jannah” means “paradise”. I wanted to write a tribute song. We’ve lost people in the past—we lost our son in 2021; I lost my dad in 2015; my wife lost her mum in 2024; I lost my step-mum; we lost a whole lot of people. I wanted to make a song for everyone, not just one person. It’s about our loved ones we have lost in this journey of life. I think I was able to accomplish that by using the word friend in the song.”

    The song is coming 10 years after he lost his father. Mr Anidugbe passed away on May 9, 2015, exactly eight days after his 21st birthday.

    The singer is currently pushing his new EP, ‘Uncle K: Lemon Chase.’

  • Kizz Daniel reclaims right to debut album ‘New Era’, hit singles

    Kizz Daniel reclaims right to debut album ‘New Era’, hit singles

    Afrobeats sensation Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has regained ownership of the masters for his 2016 debut album, ‘New Era’, along with his hit singles Yeba and Sofa from his former label, G-Worldwide.

    The singer announced this on X, expressing profound gratitude and describing the achievement as deeply meaningful.

    Kizz Daniel, who released New Era on May 14, 2016, under G-Worldwide, reflected on the journey, noting long studio nights and meditative moments that led to this victory.

    He thanked his fans for their unwavering support, stating the significance of owning his catalog.

    He wrote: “From long nights in the studio to several meditations, finally, I now own every song on the ‘New Era album’ 2016 + Yeba & Sofa (singles).

    Read Also: Kizz Daniel takes break from music to focus on family

    “I got my masters back. This means more than words can explain. Thank you for riding with me. #NewEra #MyCatalog #Grateful.”

    The artist left G-Worldwide in November 2017 to establish his own label, Flyboy I.N.C., a move that sparked a legal dispute with G-Worldwide’s boss, Emperor Geezy and Kizz Daniel was later acquitted of all charges.

    Kizz Daniel appointed Emperor Geezy as CEO of Flyboy I.N.C. in 2023, signaling a reconciliation. 

  • Kizz Daniel takes break from music to focus on family

    Kizz Daniel takes break from music to focus on family

    Afrobeat singer Kizz Daniel has announced a break from recording music to focus on his family.

    In a recent post on X, he revealed that his family feels he’s been prioritising the studio over them, saying that he’s determined to change the narrative.

    “No more recording for me …. Just enjoying life like it should be …. My family don diss me say I choose studio over them, I’m changing”, he wrote.

    Having over 600 unreleased songs, Kizz Daniel said he feels it’s time to take a step back and enjoy quality time with his loved ones.

    Read Also: Kizz Daniel releases new EP titled ‘Lemon Chase’

    “I have over 600 songs I want to dish out before I hang boot , so”, he wrote.

    This decision comes after a fan noted his rapid music releases, prompting Kizz Daniel to share his plans to dish out the songs before potentially retiring from music.

    Kizz Daniel just released his “Lemon Chase EP” album, which features impressive collaborations with top Nigerian talents, and features tracks like “Black Girl Magic,” “Titi” with Fola, and “Al-Jannah” with Bella Shmurda and ODUMODUBLVCK. 

  • Kizz Daniel releases new EP titled ‘Lemon Chase’

    Kizz Daniel releases new EP titled ‘Lemon Chase’

     A renowned Nigeria Afrobeats superstar, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has released new Expected EP titled “Lemon Chase”.

    Mr Christian Agadibe, the Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Thursday.

    Agadibe said the seven-track project was more than just a teaser for Daniel’s upcoming album “Uncle K”, a deeply personal body of work that captured everything from love and loss to peace and a good time which every listener could relate to.

    According to him, each track on the EP reflects a different piece of that emotional puzzle.

    “From the opener, “Black Girl Magic” to the last track on the EP, “Police” which features Mavin’s Johnny Drille and five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo, the Afrobeats sensation made sure to evoke several emotions through his music.

    “For the “Lemon Chase EP”, Kizz Daniel brings together a powerful lineup of well-known artists, each adding their own unique style,” he said.

    He added that the soulful voices of Johnny Drille and Angelique Kidjo blended beautifully with the raw, street-inspired energy of Bella Shmurda, Odumodu Blvck, and Zlatan and Fola, who previously teamed up with Kizz Daniel on the hit singles “Lost”.

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    This, Agadibe said, brought emotion and depth that perfectly complement Daniel’s versatility, noting that, “Together, they create a rich, dynamic sound that defines the spirit of the project.

    “Production credits include Reward Beatz, Blaise Beatz, Magic Sticks, Bando, and Ayzed who all have previously created chart topping records with the artiste and it is a testament of what’s to be expected from the EP.

    “Reward Beatz produced “Eyo” and “Black Girl Magic” alongside Bando and Blaise Beatz, Blaise Beatz led production on “Secure” and “Peace I Chose”.

    “Titi” was produced by Magic Sticks and co-produced by Reward Beatz, and Blaise Beatz while “Al Jannah” was shaped by Ayzed’s touch,” he explained.

    On the EP, Agadibe quoted Kizz Daniel saying, “when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade out of it.

    “I wanted this project to feel like real life; sweet, sour, confusing, beautiful.

    “This is music for your heart, for when you’re healing, hoping or remembering. I just wanted it to be honest, authentic and true to self.”

    He added that with “Lemon Chase” Daniel continues to grow, not just as a hitmaker, but as a storyteller unafraid to touch uncomfortable spots.

    “The EP sets the tone for “Uncle K” and reminds us the name Kizz Daniel would always be remembered for,” he said.

    (NAN)