Nigerian singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed the deep emotional inspiration behind his song “Al-Jannah”, describing it as a tribute to several loved ones he has lost over the years.
In a recent podcast appearance, the 31-year-old artist spoke fondly of his late father, Mr Anidugbe, who passed away in 2015, just eight days after his 21st birthday.
“When my dad was alive, he was my best friend,” he said, highlighting the strong bond they shared.
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The “Twe Twe” hitmaker explained that the song “Al-Jannah”, which means “paradise”, was written in memory of multiple personal losses — including the passing of his son in 2021, his stepmother, his father, and most recently, his wife’s mother in 2024.
In his words: “‘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 lost a whole lot of people. I wanted to make a song for everyone, not just one person. It’s about our loved ones we have lost in this journey of life. I think I was able to accomplish that by using the word friend in the song.”
The release of “Al-Jannah” marks ten years since his father’s passing and comes as part of his latest EP, Uncle K: Lemon Chase, which the singer is currently promoting.
