{
  "id": 9919313,
  "title": "Why I took break from music — Kizz Daniel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/why-i-took-break-from-music-kizz-daniel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:01:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-i-took-break-from-music-kizz-daniel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\"\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has revealed that his recent break from music was due to the death of his mother this year, not because he was working on an al Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-took-break-from-music-kizz-daniel/",
  "key_points": [
    "Kizz Daniel took a break from music due to his mother's death.",
    "He clarified the hiatus was not for a new album.",
    "Fans expressed sympathy and support for the artist and his family."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kizz Daniel's hiatus from music was a personal response to his mother's death, a loss that adds to a series of personal tragedies he has faced in recent years.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Why I took break from music — Kizz Daniel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/why-i-took-break-from-music-kizz-daniel-9922230",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:18:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}