Kizz Daniel

Kizz Daniel
Name	Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael
Birth name	Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael
Birth date	1 May 1994
Birth place	Abeokuta, Nigeria
Origin	Lagos
Genres	Afropop, Afrobeats, R&B
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active	2013–present
Labels	G-Worldwide, Flyboy Inc.
Associated acts	Wizkid, Davido, Mayorkun, Olamide, Simi, Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Mr Eazi, Reekado Banks, Yemi Alade

Kizz Daniel (born Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael; 1 May 1994) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter prominent in contemporary Afrobeats and Afropop. Rising to prominence with breakout singles and studio albums, he has collaborated with leading figures in Nigerian music and toured across Africa, Europe, and North America. His career spans independent entrepreneurship with the Flyboy Inc. imprint and high-profile projects that influenced a new wave of Nigerian pop exports.

Early life and education

Born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, he attended primary and secondary schools in Abeokuta and later moved to Lagos for tertiary education. He studied at The Polytechnic, Ibadan where he pursued a degree in Business Administration. During his formative years he participated in local talent shows and campus events alongside contemporaries from Nigerian universities and regional music collectives, developing ties to producers and artists in the Lagos music scene.

Career

He launched his professional career after signing with the G-Worldwide Entertainment label, releasing early tracks that circulated on Nigerian radio and digital platforms. His breakthrough came with the single "Woju", followed by charting singles and collaborations with artists like Wizkid, Davido, and Olamide. After a contractual dispute with G-Worldwide he established his independent imprint, Flyboy Inc., and released commercially successful albums that consolidated his status alongside peers such as Tiwa Savage and Simi. He has performed at major events including festivals in Accra, Lagos, London, and New York City, and worked with producers from labels and studios connected to Mavin Records and Chocolate City. His singles achieved placements on playlists curated by platforms in South Africa, France, and Germany, while collaborations extended to artists like Mr Eazi and Reekado Banks.

Musical style and influences

His sound blends Afropop, Afrobeats, and contemporary R&B, incorporating Yoruba linguistic elements and melodic hooks associated with Lagos-based pop. Influences cited in interviews include veterans and contemporaries such as Fela Kuti, King Sunny Adé, 2Baba, D'banj, and modern stars like Wizkid and Davido. Production often features percussion patterns common to Nigerian pop and synth arrangements used by producers affiliated with Nigerian record labels and international studios, drawing comparisons to work by Seyi Shay and Adekunle Gold.

Discography

Studio albums include commercially successful releases that charted on regional and international platforms, featuring hit singles and guest appearances from artists across Nigeria and the African diaspora. Notable albums were promoted through singles that received airplay on BBC Radio 1Xtra, Apple Music playlists, and African music channels. He has released multiple EPs and non-album singles with collaborations involving artists from Ghana, South Africa, and the United Kingdom music markets.

Awards and nominations

He has been nominated for and received awards at major ceremonies including the The Headies, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and continental platforms such as the MTV Africa Music Awards. Nominations span categories like Best Male, Song of the Year, and Best R&B/Pop Single, competing with peers including Wizkid, Davido, and Tiwa Savage.

Personal life

He maintains a media-visible lifestyle balancing studio work and public performances, often photographed at events held in Lagos and international capitals. His relationships and family life have been covered by Nigerian entertainment media and lifestyle publications, and he is active on social platforms used by artists to announce tours and releases. He has navigated public legal and managerial disputes that impacted label affiliations and creative control.

Philanthropy and endorsements

He has participated in charitable initiatives and brand partnerships, aligning with consumer and lifestyle brands that operate in Nigeria and multinational markets. Endorsement deals and ambassador roles connected him to campaigns in the entertainment and telecommunications sectors, and he has supported community programs in Ogun State and urban music education initiatives in Lagos.

Category:Nigerian singers Category:1994 births Category:Afrobeats musicians