Kizz Daniel is a super-talented Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 2014 following the release of his hit single ”Woju”.
Real Name | Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe |
Stage Name | Kizz Daniel |
Date of Birth | May 1, 1994 |
Age | 31 Years |
State of Origin (Tribe) | Abeokuta, Ogun State. |
Gender | Male |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Label Executive |
Record Label | Flyboy Inc, Empire. |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Residence | Lagos, Nigeria |
Wife | Married to (Mjay Anidugbe) |
No of Children | 2 |
Height | 6’1” (185cm) |
Complexion | Dark |
Bouncer | Kelvin Atobiloyi |
Related Acts | Tekno, Olamide, Ruger. |
Net Worth | ₦13 million – ₦17 million. |
Kizz Daniel’s Biography
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, known on stage as Kizz Daniel was born on May 1, 1994, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He was raised in Abeokuta North Local Government and discovered his singing talent at the very young age of 7 as a chorister in his local church.
Education
He received his primary school education at Ogun International Montessori Nursery and continued to Abeokuta Grammar School for his secondary education.
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He enrolled in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) where he pursued a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering) and successfully graduated in 2013.
Family
He is the second in a family of five children born to his parents Mr and Mrs Kolawole Uthman Anidugbe.
Father
His father Mr Kolawole Uthman Anidugbe, was a devoted Christian and lecturer in Ogun State before his death in May 2015.
His mother Mrs. Anuidugbe was also a steadfast Christian who was largely supportive of his music dreams.
Siblings
Kizz Daniel has 4 siblings, Toluwalope Sophie Anidugbe, Mofoluwato Uthman Anidugbe, and two other younger siblings.
Sister
His sister Sophie Anidugbe is a Radio Presenter with COOL FM in Kano State; she hosts programs such as Good Morning Nigeria and others. Not much is known about his other siblings.
Music Career
Kizz Daniel started writing music at the age of 7 after joining his dad’s church choir to hone his vocal talent. At 13, he was already composing his personal songs.
While studying at FUNAAB, Vado was fortunate to meet JahBless, who became his unofficial manager and encouraged him to pursue his music.
JahBless, who was already a popular music producer and singer, helped Kizz become better at singing and songwriting.
After completing his degree, Kizz began recording cover songs and uploading them to YouTube.
Kizz Daniel was discovered by G-WorldWide Entertainment owner Emperor Geezy, who signed him.
His first song, which is also his breakthrough hit, is ‘Woju‘. He released it in 2014.
Kizz Daniel released his first studio album titled ‘New Era‘, in May 2016, and off the project, the track ‘Woju’, became a major hit.
Things took an ugly turn in 2017 after he had a fallout with Emperor Geezy.
This led to a series of lawsuits which ultimately led to him to change his name.
After leaving G-Worldwide, Kizz Daniel created his own record label ‘FLYBOY I.N.C‘ in 2017.
In June 2020, he signed a music contract with Empire, an American music distribution company.
He released his second album titled ‘No Bad Songz’ under Fly boy inc.
Off this project, the chart-topping hit song ‘One Ticket‘ featuring Davido became a commercial success.
He released his third album ‘King of Love‘ in 2020 and has dropped 3 others since then.
Two of his recent hit songs, ‘Buga‘ and ‘Cough (Odo)‘ have amassed over 250 million plays on Spotify alone.
His exceptional singing talent has placed him among the best artists in Nigeria currently with numerous awards to back it up.
Discography
Below is a list of all Kizz Daniel’s albums:
- New Era (2016)
- No Bad Songz (2018)
- King of Love (2020)
- Barnabas (2021)
- Maverick (2023)
- Uncle K: Lemon Chase (2025)
Achievements
Below is a list of all his awards:
Year | Event | Award | Outcome |
2015 | Nigeria Entertainments Award | Best New Act to Watch | Won |
2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Award | Afropop Artist and Hottest Single of the Year | Won |
2016 | City People Music Award | Music Artist of the Year (Male) | Won |
2016 | Headies Award | Hip Hop World Revelation Best R&B/Pop Album Album of the Year | Won |
2023 | Soundcity MVP Award | Song of the Year | Won |
Personal Life
Kiss Daniel leads a reserved lifestyle and avoids showing off on social media despite his wealth.
The singer has a few tattoos on his body, including one that says ‘King of Love’ and another one with the name ‘Jamal’, which is in honor of his late son.
Who is Kizz Daniel’s Wife?
Kizz Daniel is married to Mjay Anudigbe, the mother of his 2 kids.
Mjay who goes by the name Ovajoja on Instagram, is a talented masked dancer who values her privacy and typically dresses in a tomboy fashion.
Kizz Daniel is not married to Chidinma, although the two were rumored to have dated some years ago.
Children
Kizz Daniel is the father to 3 Children (1 deceased).
In 2021, he welcomed a set of triplets, Jamal, Jalil, and Jelani, with his wife Ovajoja.
Tragically, he lost one of his triplets, Jamal, four days after he was born.
Kizz Daniel’s Net Worth in 2025
As of 2025, Kizz Daniel’s net worth is estimated between $9 – $12 million (₦13 million – ₦17 million).
The talented musician has multiple sources of income, but his music brings in the most revenue.
He earns a considerable amount of money from streaming platforms, concerts, private events, endorsement deals, album sales, and royalties.
His decision to part ways with his former label was a significant factor in his success.
Endorsement deals
He has partnered with both local and international brands, including Hennessy in 2017.
His deal with Hennessy was his first endorsement deal, which brought in multi-million naira earnings.
Recently, in 2022, he became the brand ambassador for Legend Extra Stout and Star Radler, securing another double deal worth millions of naira
Cars
Kizz Daniel currently owns three cars, which include:
- Mercedes Benz GLE
- Mercedes Benz S
- Bentley
Houses and other properties
The popular Nigerian musician owns multiple houses in Lagos.
In his most recent aquisition, Kizz Daniel bought a new house on Lagos Island. The stunning waterfront mansion is said to be worth millions of Naira.
He also acquired a two-bedroom penthouse each for Jalil and Jelani and his late son Jamal.
Does he own a private jet?
Kizz Daniel does not own a private jet as of 2025, but he takes regular trips on rented jets.