With a career spanning over a decade, Kizz Daniel has churned out some amazing music that has showcased his growth, versatility, and dedication to his craft.
From his early days as Kiss Daniel to his current status as a top-rated Afrobeats superstar, Kizz Daniel has consistently contributed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Nigerian music. He had the most Shazammed song of 2022, “Buga (Lo Lo Lo),” performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and made Audiomack’s top trending and most streamed artists of 2023 alongside Asake.
Below we’ve ranked all of Kizz Daniel’s projects from the ones that are just ‘meh’ to his greatest of all time.
6.
Thankz A Lot (TZA)
This EP is packed with four songs. Kizz Daniel drops ready-made hits that easily captivate the TikTok algorithm for users in party mode. This EP offers a little narrative that’s beyond having a good time.
5.
Maverick
“Buga (Lo Lo Lo)”, “Shu-Peru”, “Rich Till I Die (RTID)” are on Maverick, Kizz Daniel’s fourth studio album. These bops opened him up to TikTok virality and the listening ears of older Nigerian people. The production is colourful, but the stories on this album are underexplored, putting the commercial appeal in front.
4.
Barnabas
Kizz Daniel gets intimate and experimental, too, on his 2021 EP Barnabas. But compared to his other projects, Barnabas is short (seven tracks) and slow-paced. He sings about intimacy, his dreams, his faith, and his addictions. This project fully marks the beginning of his Owambe-inflected sounds and continues the adlibs—heavy music.
3.
King of Love
This album is Kizz Daniel’s third. It takes a different route from the formulaic “New Era” and “No Bad Songs” album—King of Love is experimental. It came out in 2020, and although it didn’t enjoy the attention it deserves, the album’s hands down one of the best Afropop projects that’s come out of the 2020s. Play “Jaho,” “Pak ‘n’ Go,” “Boys Are Mad” and “Fvck You”—the stories of love, intimacy, heartbreak at wedding parties and self-praise are unparalleled.
2.
No Bad Songs
Having a successful first album definitely boosts confidence. Two years after Kizz Daniel’s debut album and six months after his name change and record label dispute with G-Worldwide Entertainment, he put out his sophomore work. His debut proves his skills as a good singer-songwriter., This album cements his status as a hit powerhouse. “No Do,” “One Ticket” featuring Davido, and “Madu” are unforgettable jams that define the No Bad Songs era.
1.
New Era
In 2016, before Kiss Daniel became Kizz Daniel, his first album, New Era, dropped to critical acclaim. The album blends Highlife and Ska music with Afropop to craft its own hits—giving us at least five certified jams like “Woju,” “Laye,” “Mama,” “Good Time,” and “Jombo.” Although New Era didn’t change the popular soundscape of Afrobeats, it announced his arrival into the game and distinguished him as a hitmaker among peers.
