Kizz Daniel

Kizz Daniel
Kizz Daniel at an award show
Background information
Birth name	Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe
Origin	Ogun State, Nigeria
Genres	Afro pop, Afrobeats, Yoruba music
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, Recording artiste, Entertainer
Instruments	Vocals, lead vocals
Years active	2013–present
Labels	G-Worldwide Entertainment (2013-2017) Fly Boy Inc. (2017-present)
Associated acts	Sugarboy, Tiwa Savage, Davido

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, formerly known as Kiss Daniel, now “Kizz Daniel” (May 2018) ^{[1][2] [3][4]}, is a Nigerian recording artist, performer and entertainer best known for his chart-topping single "Woju" and his critically acclaimed song, Yeba.^[5] Formally signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, he left the company in November 2017 to create his own record label, Fly Boy Inc.^[6]

Early life

Kizz Daniel was born in Ogun state, Nigeria. He hails from Abeokuta North local government area. He graduated from 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.^[7]

Music career

In May 2015, 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.^[8]

Kizz Daniel released his first studio album titled New Era on May 14, 2016. ^[9] After his exit from his former label G-WorldWide he went to float his own personal imprint FLYBOY I.N.C. which recently signed two new acts Demmie Vee and Philkeyz.

Split from G-Worldwide / Lawsuit / 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.^[10] He was sued to court by the former record label but was not found guilty for any of the crimes he was accused of.^{[11] [12]}

In May 2018, Kizz Daniel announced that he had changed his stage name from Kiss Daniel to Kizz Daniel, a name which immediately reflected on his social media accounts. New Spotify and Apple Music accounts were also created immediately with the names Kizz Daniel, with his new songs featured.^[13][14]

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. ^[15]

Discography

Awards and Nominations

References