Kizz Daniel Opens Up About Losing His Father, Says It Inspired ‘Al-Jannah’

Afrobeats star Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has opened up about a personal loss that deeply shaped his music.

Speaking on a podcast, the singer revealed that the death of his father in 2015 inspired his emotional tribute track, Al-Jannah.

“When my dad was alive, he was my best friend,” Kizz Daniel said. “Al-Jannah means ‘paradise.’ I wanted to write a tribute song. We’ve lost people in the past. We lost our son in 2021. I lost my dad in 2015. My wife lost her mum in 2024. I lost my step-mum. We’ve lost a whole lot of people.”

He explained that the song wasn’t dedicated to just one person but was meant to honor all the loved ones he and others have lost along life’s journey.

“I wanted to make a song for everyone, not just one person,” he said. “I think I was able to accomplish that by using the word ‘friend’ in the song.”

Kizz Daniel’s father passed away on May 9, 2015—just days after the singer celebrated his 21st birthday.