Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe,who is better known as Kizz Daniel,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his debut single,"Woju". He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013,but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case. He founded the Flyboy I.N.C record label in November 2017.
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan,known professionally as Fireboy DML,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018,he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation,a record label founded by rapper Olamide. His debut studio album,Laughter,Tears and Goosebumps,was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. His third studio album,Playboy,entered the Billboard 200 at number 123. His latest album,Adedamola,was released in 2024.
"Sugarcane" is a song by Ghanaian singer and songwriter Camidoh,featuring the Nigerian record producer Phantom,released in 2021 by Grind Don't Stop Records,through Crux Global,and MOVES Recordings. A remix,with Mayorkun,and Darkoo,featuring the Ghanaian singer King Promise,was released in 2022. The song gained popularity across TikTok,following the release of the remix.
Sad Romance is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer CKay. It was released by Warner Music Africa on 23 September 2022. The album features guest appearances from Ayra Starr,Davido,Focalistic,Abidoza,Mayra Andrade,and Ronisia,and was executive produced by CKay. Following the release of the album CKay embarked on the Sad Romance North America Tour (2022).
Marcel Larry Akunwata popularly known as Blaisebeatz or Blaise Beats,is a Nigerian record producer,and songwriter. He rose to stardom in 2020 with,the production hit "Pami" by DJ Tunez. His other production hits includes "Enjoy" by Tekno,"Sinner","It Is What It Is",and "Mercy" by Adekunle Gold,"Call Me Every Day" by Chris Brown,"Buga" by Kizz Daniel,and "No Wahala" by 1da Banton. In 2022,he won the Afro Highlife Producer Of The Year and Afro Dancehall Producer Of The Year category at The Beatz Awards.
"No Wahala" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter 1Da Banton,released in 2021 and re-released in 2022 as a remix featuring Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage by Squareball Entertainment. It was written by 1Da Banton and produced by Blaisebeatz. The song became a hit and went viral on TikTok,peaking at number 15 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs charts.
"2:30" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake. It was released on 5 April 2023,through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution as the second single from his second studio album Work of Art (2023). It was produced by Magicsticks and Blaisebeatz.
Crown Uzama,known professionally as Shallipopi,is a Nigerian singer,rapper,and songwriter. He gained recognition in 2023 with the release of his single,"Elon Musk". He followed up with the extended play Planet Pluto (2023). His debut studio album,Presido La Pluto,released in 2023,was met with commercial success,debuting at number 1 on the TurnTable Top 50. It also debuted atop Apple Music top 100 albums. His second studio album,Shakespopi (2024),was met with continued success as it became Shallipopi's second chart-topping album. Its lead single "ASAP" reached number one on the TurnTable Top 100.
Maverick is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 28 July 2023,through Flyboy Inc and Empire Distribution. The album features guest appearances from Johnny Drille,Yemi Alade,Blaqbonez,Becky G,Young Jonn,Jahmiel,Tekno,Pryme,Nomcebo Zikode,Chike,Not3s and DJ Big N,and Daniel's two children Jalil and Jelani. Kizz Daniel enlisted production from Philkeyz,DeeYasso,Yung Willis,Shugavibez,Reward Beatz,Xtofa,Roc Legion,M.O.G Beatz,Ayzed,DJ Coublon,Mr. Soul,Johnny Drille,Blaisebeatz,Fiokee,Sparrq and Juwonmix.
EMPIRE Presents:Where We Come From,Vol. 01,commonly referred to as Where We Come From,Vol. 01,is a compilation album by American record label and distribution company Empire Distribution. The album was released on 30 November 2022,by the label,and features mainly African acts from Nigeria,Ghana,Tanzania,Cape Verde,Morocco and South Africa. Featured artists include Tiwa Savage,Kuami Eugene,Kizz Daniel,Black Sherif,L.A.X,Fireboy DML,Bnxn,Wande Coal,Bad Boy Timz,KiDi,Cheque,Tolani,June Freedom,Yaw Tog,Leil,Navy Kenzo,and Group Chat. Producers who worked on the album include Kuami Eugene,M.O.G Beatz,Blaisebeatz,Philkeyz,OG Parker,Tee Romano,Sam-E Lee Jones,Leandro "Dro" Hidalgo,Phil Mango,Mike Robbins,Hitmaka,AyeYP,Sak Pase,Kheilstone,Zay Bandz,Say-Zay,Semzi,Nahreel,Eskeez,Joker Nharnah,Tenroc,Happie,Frankie Bash,BAK,KDE,Kendi Beats and Magicsticks. The album housed the singles,"Cough (Odo)," "Umbrella," "Loaded," "I Feel Nice," and "Thing For You".
Buga is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. Featuring vocals from fellow Nigerian singer Tekno,it was released on 4 May 2022 through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the second single from Daniel's fourth studio album Maverick (2023) and was produced by Reward Beatz,Blaisebeatz,and Yung Willis. The song reached No. 1 on Apple Music's Nigeria Top 100 chart three days after its release,and topped the TurnTable Top 100 for seven weeks and ultimately emerging as the year's leading song. With a record-breaking 57.9 million streams,it achieved the highest streaming numbers ever in a single calendar year in Nigeria. It later became the most Shazamed song in the world after claiming the No. 1 spot in 13 countries. In addition to topping the streaming charts,"Buga" secured top-five positions in both radio and TV impressions.
Divine Uzama,known professionally as Zerrydl,is a Nigerian singer and rapper from Benin City,Nigeria. He rose to fame in 2023 following the release of his single "Puff &Pass," which marked his first entry on the TurnTable Top 100. Uzama signed with Plutomania Records to release his debut extended play (EP) Danger Zee (2023).
"RTID" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 6 January 2023,through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the fourth single from his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). The song was produced by Reward Beatz and Blaisebeatz.
"Asiwaju" is a song by Nigerian singer Ruger. It was released on 16 November 2022,through Jonzing World,alongside "Red Flags," as the second single from his debut studio album Ru the World (2022). The song was produced by Kukbeatz.
"Sability" is a song by Nigerian singer Ayra Starr. It was released on 10 February 2023,and was written by Ayra Starr,her brother Dami,Mbryo,Louddaaa,Johnny Drille,London,and Prosper Udu. The song was produced by London,and features a sample of Awilo Longomba's "Coupe Bibamba." "Sability" was featured on Barack Obama's summer playlist in 2023. It was included on OkayAfrica's list of the "Best Afrobeats Songs of 2023."
"Gwagwalada" is a song by Nigerian singers Bnxn,Kizz Daniel,and Seyi Vibez. It was released on 16 February 2023,through TYE and Empire Distribution,and was produced by Sarz. Released as the second single off Bnxn's debut album Sincerely,Benson (2023),"Gwagwalada" was included on OkayAfrica's list of "the Best Afrobeats Songs of 2023".
"Lie" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 6 August 2021 through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the only single from his first EP Barnabas. The afro pop single was produced by Philkeyz with co-production from Ayzed,Blaisebeatz,Vtek and Miki.
"Yoga" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake. It was released on 30 January 2023,through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution as the lead single from his second studio album Work of Art (2023). The séga-infused song was produced by Magicsticks.
"My G" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 9 October 2023,through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution,as the seventh and final single from his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). Produced by DJ Coublon,Roc Legion,M.O.G Beatz,Killertunes,and Fiokee,the song gained further attention through a viral TikTok challenge that highlighted its lyrics and boosted its popularity.
"Xtra Cool" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Young Jonn. It was released on 23 September 2022,through Chocolate City Music as the second single from his second EP Love Is Not Enough,Vol. 2 (2022). The song was produced by Reward Beatz
