Award-winning Nigerian singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has emotionally opened up about the deep bond he shared with his late father and how it inspired his new music.
In a recent podcast interview, the 31-year-old revealed that his father, Mr. Anidugbe, who passed away in 2015, was not only a major influence but also his best friend during his lifetime.
“When my dad was alive, he was my best friend,” Kizz Daniel said, adding that the strong connection with his father continues to shape his music and personal life.
The singer explained that his new song Al-Jannah — meaning “paradise” — was written as a tribute to several loved ones he and his wife have lost over the years. Among these losses are their son in 2021, his father in 2015, his wife’s mother in 2024, and his stepmother.
“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.
Mr. Anidugbe’s passing on May 9, 2015, just days after Kizz Daniel celebrated his 21st birthday, makes the tribute even more personal and heartfelt.
Al-Jannah is part of his newly released EP Uncle K: Lemon Chase.
