Why I took break from music — Kizz Daniel

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Kizz Daniel, whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, revealed that his recent hiatus from music was caused by the death of his mother earlier this year. Daniel clarified that the break was not due to working on a new album, as suggested by a fan on X. The singer responded, "I paused for my Mom not an album ... Lost her this year, but I gotta keep moving for the rest of the family ... sorry I came late this year."

The post from Kizz Daniel garnered sympathy from fans, many of whom offered condolences and prayers for the late mother and his family. Fans like @Segunthomas9 and @30bgsoldier8643 expressed their condolences, while others such as @rhidozi_ and @mynameisnottobi shared personal messages of support. The artist, known for hits like "Woju" and "Buga," has previously spoken about personal losses, including the death of his father in 2015, one of his triplets in 2021, and his wife's mother in 2024.