THE PROFILE: KISS DANIEL

Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel, popularly known as Kiss Daniel, is a Nigerian afro pop, recording artist, performer and entertainer best known for his chart-topping single "Woju". He is currently signed to G-Worldwide Entertainment. He was Born: May 1, 1994 (age 22).

Kiss Daniel was born  in Ogun state, Nigeria. He hails from Abeokuta North local government area. He graduated from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering). While in University, he decided to pursue music as a career alongside his studies.

Kiss Daniel showed an interest in music from an early age, and was encouraged by his father.He started his music career professionally 2013 after his tertiary education, when he came across G-Worldwide Entertainment CEO, Emperor Geezy. After being signed to G-Worldwide entertainment, he released his first official single "Shoye" which was produced by Beatburx on May 1, 2014, along with a music video was directed by MEX. Daniel released his second single "Woju", produced by Dj Coublon on September 1, 2014. The video for Woju was directed by Adasa Cookey, shot in Lagos, Nigeria. The song spent eleven weeks on the MTV base Official Naija Top Ten, including six weeks at the number one spot.

Daniel then recorded and released a remix of "Woju" featuring  Tiwa Savage and Davido. "Woju" and its remix peaked at Number 1 and Number 2 respectively on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10, the first time that an original song and its remix would peak at the first and second positions on the chart. A cover of the song performed by veteran music icon 2face Idibia soon appeared online.

In May 2015, Daniel released a third follow up single "Laye" on his birthday, along with a video two weeks later which was shot in different locations in eastern part of Africa and was directed by AJE FILMS.In September 2015, Daniel won two awards within the space of three weeks.

The rave of the moment; Kiss Daniel’s debut album “New Era” has made it debut at number 8 on the Billboard World Album Charts. The only two other Nigerian albums that have made the World Album Charts entered and peaked at #12 (2face Idibia’s Ascension and Reminisce’s Baba Hafusa).

With his latest single and video; 'Mama' already topping charts and gaining numerous positive reviews, Kiss Daniel surely has proven beyond doubt that he is arguably one of Nigeria's most gifted music talents.

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Watch Woju Remix ft Davido, Tiwa Savage

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KISS DANIEL ALBUM, "NEW ERA" DEBUTS ON BILLBOARD CHARTS

The album, “New Era” which was released on the 14 of May 2016, with only fellow label mate, Sugarboy as a feature, has since gone on to become a success and a fan favourite within days of its release. 

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KISS DANIEL "NEW ERA" 8 ON CHART

Kiss Daniel's album, "New Era" has now made its debut on the Billboard World Album Chart, marking a huge milestone for the fast rising star.

After a decision by the singer and the G-WORLDWIDE Entertainment, to release his debut album “New Era” without any major features, an action best described as an uncalculated risk, many critics at the time have now become ardent fans.

The album, “New Era” which was released on the 14 of May 2016, with only fellow label mate, Sugarboy as a feature, has since gone on to become a success and a fan favourite within days of its release.

The album is now charting at number 8 on the Billboard World Album Chart (Subscription required), apart from the other milestones in the form of the album charting on the UK and US iTunes Charts within hours of release.

As an artiste who believes a lot in his God-given talent and his hard work, Kiss Daniel’s rise to the top of the music industry within a few years, lends credence to the fact that talent and hard work trumps hype every time.

 

Since his debut into the Nigerian music scene in 2014, Kiss Daniel has released hit after hit such as “WOJU”, “LAYE”, “GOOD TIME”, and more recently “MAMA” which has retained the position of the most played song on Nigerian Radio for two weeks straight, according to PlayData Charts.

For Kiss Daniel; “These feats and triumphs are a testament of the massive love my fans have for me, and how dedicated they are to me by going out to buy my music, and request for it on radio”.

It will be difficult now for music lovers and followers across Africa not to give credit to this gifted artiste who has been dubbed “a young hybrid of TuBaba and 9ice”, and as his success spreads from country to country in Africa, we can be rest assured that this is no African superstar who rests on his oars.

 

WATCH: MAMA BY KISS DANIEL