Kizz Daniel is a super-talented Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 2014 following the release of his hit song ”Woju”.
| Net Worth (2024) | $2.3 Million |
| Real Name | Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe |
| Stage Name | Kizz Daniel |
| Date of Birth | May 1, 1994 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| State of Origin (Tribe) | Abeokuta, Ogun State. |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Label Executive |
| Record Label | Flyboy Inc, Empire Distribution. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Residence | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Marital Status | Married to (Mjay Anidugbe) |
| No of Children | 2 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Bouncer | Kelvin Atobiloyi |
Biography
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, known on stage as Kizz Daniel was born on May 1, 1994, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Kizz Daniel 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.
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.
Unfortunately, Kizz Daniel’s father passed away in May 2015.
His mother Mrs. Anuidugbe was also a steadfast Christian who was largely supportive of his music career.
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 songs 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 career.
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 to his record label.
His first song, which is also his breakthrough song, is ‘Woju‘. He released it in 2014 under the G-Worldwide record label.
Under the label, Kizz Daniel released his first studio album titled ‘New Era‘, in May 2016, and off the album, the track ‘Woju’, became a major hit.
Things took an ugly turn in 2017 after Kizz Daniel had a fallout with his former record Label boss Emperor Geezy.
This led to a series of lawsuits against the singer which ultimately led to him changing his name.
After leaving his former Label, Kizz Daniel created his own record label ‘FLYBOY I.N.C‘ in 2017.
In June 2020, Kizz Daniel signed a music contract with Empire, an American distribution company and record label.
He released his second studio album titled ‘No Bad Songz’ under Fly boy inc.
Off this album, the chart-topping hit song ‘One Ticket‘ featuring Davido became a commercial success.
He released his third studio album ‘King of Love‘ in 2020 and 2 other albums since then.
Vado has released 3 more albums since then.
Two of his recent hit songs, ‘Buga‘ and ‘Cough (Odo)‘ have amassed over 155 million plays on Spotify alone.
His exceptional singing talent has placed him among the best musicians in Nigeria currently with numerous awards to back it up.
Discography
Below is a list of all Kizz Daniel albums:
- New Era (2016)
- No Bad Songz (2018)
- King of Love (2020)
- Barnabas (2021)
- Maverick (2023)
Record Label
Kizz Daniel is currently signed to his record label Flyboy Inc and Empire Records.
Awards and Recognition
Below is a list of all awards won by Kizz Daniel:
| Year | Event | Award | Outcome |
| 2015 | Nigeria Entertainment Award | Best New Act to Watch | Won |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Award | 1. Afropop Artist of the Year 2. Hottest Single of the Year | Won |
| 2016 | City People Music Award | Music Artist of the Year (Male) | Won |
| 2016 | Headies Awards | 1. Best R&B/Pop Album 2. Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year 3. Album of the Year | Won |
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards | 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 His 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, the singer welcomed a set of triplets, Jamal, Jalil, and Jelani, with his fiance Ovajoja.
Tragically, he lost one of his triplets, Jamal, four days after he was born.
Kizz Daniel Net Worth
According to online sources, Kizz Daniel’s net worth is estimated to be around $2.3 million (2 Billion Naira) in 2024.
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.
The singer’s 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: a Mercedes Benz GLE, a Mercedes Benz S Class, and a Bentley.
Kizz Daniel does not own a private jet.
Houses
Kizz Daniel owns multiple houses in Lagos.
In just four years of joining the music industry, the popular singer purchased a second home worth a reported 95 million naira.
The singer acquired a two-bedroom penthouse each for Jalil and Jelani.
He also bought a house for the late Jamal just as he had done for the others.
His most recent acquisition is a stunning waterfront mansion worth millions.
