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]
Contents 1 Early life 2 Music career 3 Split from G-Worldwide / Lawsuit / Name Change 4 Discography 4.1 Selected singles 4.2 Studio albums 5 Awards and Nominations 6 References Early lifeKizz 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 careerIn 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 ChangeIn 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 Selected singles Year Title Album 2017 "Sofa" Non-single album "Yeba" 2018 "4DAYZ" "No Do" "For You" featuring Wizkid