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Nigerian Afrobeats artist Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel (or Vado), recently addressed questions about his quieter presence on the music scene this year. Fans had speculated that he was deep into album work. In a direct reply on X, he clarified the real reason: the loss of his mother.
A follower wrote that the album must have kept him busy enough to pause. Kizz Daniel responded that the break was for his mother, not a project. He noted that he lost her this year and that he needed to keep going for the rest of his family, while apologising for returning later than usual.
The message was brief but clear. It shifted the conversation from industry speculation to personal reality. Kizz Daniel has not shared further public details about the circumstances or timeline of his mother’s passing.
This is not the first time the singer has spoken about profound family losses. His father died in 2015. In 2021, one of his triplets passed away shortly after birth. In 2024, his wife’s mother died after a battle with breast cancer. In interviews around his 2025 work, including the track “Al-Jannah,” he has connected some of these experiences to the emotional weight in his music. “Al-Jannah” (meaning paradise) was framed as a broader tribute to loved ones rather than a single person.
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Kizz Daniel built his career on consistent hits such as “Woju,” “Buga,” and later tracks that blended Afrobeats energy with personal storytelling. Periods of reduced visibility are not new for artists navigating private challenges while managing public expectations. In his case, the latest pause appears tied to processing grief while supporting family.
He has begun releasing music again, including the September 2025 single “Owo Oluwa” (with collaborators) as a lead-in to the forthcoming album Radio Gidi. The return comes with an acknowledgment of the delay and a focus on moving forward.
Public figures in music often face pressure to remain constantly productive. Moments like this highlight the human side behind the output—grief does not follow release schedules. Fans responding to his post largely offered condolences and support, reflecting the connection many feel to artists who share personal chapters carefully.
Kizz Daniel’s statement leaves the focus where he placed it: family first, then the work. As he continues releasing music, the clarity he offered may help listeners understand the quieter stretch without filling the gap with assumptions.
Chioma Adeyemi is an entertainment and music writer at Naijapiz. She covers Nigerian music, celebrity news, Nollywood, Big Brother Naija, and lifestyle.
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