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12 Interesting Facts About Kiss Daniel

 1.  Kiss Daniel was born Oluwatobiloba Daniel Sikiru Anidugbe on 1st May 1994 in Ogun State, Nigeria. He is from Abeokuta North local government area.

2. He attended  Ogun International Montessori Nursery and Primary school, and Abeokuta Grammar School  for his secondary education, both in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in 2013, where he studied Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology  – also known as Water Engineering.

3. He started writing songs from the age of 11, and met singer JahBless in 2009, who helped him manage his talent. But his music career started professionally in 2013 after his tertiary education, when he came across G-Worldwide Entertainment CEO, Emperor Geezy who  had heard a lot about him and proceeded to sign him to his record label.

4. Kiss Daniel released his first official single titled ‘Shoye’ which was produced by Beatburx on 1st May, 2014 on the G-Worldwide Entertainment label. He also released the video a couple of weeks after, which was directed by MEX Film.

5. Having created a platform for himself and his record label, Kiss Daniel teamed up with producer, Dj Coublon to release a follow-up single titled “Woju” which he released on 1st September 2014 . “Woju” is a high-life tune depicting a typical African lady’s response to compliments from a gentleman. The video was also released online and on all music platforms like Youtube, Radio, and TV. It was directed by Adasa Cookey.

6. “Woju” spent eleven weeks on the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten, including six weeks at the number one spot. This was followed by a remix of “Woju”with Tiwa Savage and Davido, this also lived up to expectations as a much loved hit. It 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.

7. In May 2015, he released a third follow up single “Laye” on his birthday, followed by a video two weeks later. It was shot in different locations across the East Africa, and was directed by AJE FILMS

8. His stage name “Kiss Daniel” came about while he was in secondary school because of his dimples. If you had dimples in both cheeks, you were called “Kisses.” But because he had in only one, he was called “Kiss”, and the “Daniel” was added to differentiate him from the other Daniels in school.

9. He believes his biggest challenge before his breakthrough was patience. Lacking the financial means, he had to depend only on hard work and lots of patience. He shows  his appreciation to artistes like Tuface Idibia, Cynthia Morgan, Olamide, Sean Tizzle, Tiwa Savage, Runtown and Davido among others for their love and assitance.

10. He lists his musical influences as  Danfo Drivers,  Oritse Femi, 2face Idibia, 9ice, W4, Wande Coal, Owl City and Ed Sheeran. He has also been featured in a couple of collaborations with artistes like DJ Shabsy and Sugarboy with songs like “Raba”and “Molue.”

11. He lost his father to death in May 2015.

12. Kiss Daniel has won two awards such as Next Rated Artiste of the Year at the Extreme Awards held in Benin Republic, Newcomer/Revelation of the Year at Maya Awards in Ibadan, and has got several awards nominations which includes Artiste of the Year at Peers in Town Awards . In September 2015, Daniel won two awards in a space of three weeks

37 thoughts on “12 Interesting Facts About Kiss Daniel”

  14. Anonymous

    You are the best U are my favourite musician and korede hello I luv ur songs I will be looking forward to more of ur songs but increase ur stage performance and keep up the swags love U.

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  18. youngsnazzy 09022640902

    please i want to become a musician but i need someone to train me if you want to help me please call this number 09022640902 or 08103142883 thanks bye see you soon

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  19. Olajumoke Olorunfemi peace

    Actually kiss u ar so a blesfull person.my prayer 2 u is dat may jehovah keeps on rising ur hand up so dat those dat ar saying we shall see will be a shameful amen luv u ad b watch full.08130790721 or 08171556108

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  20. Ajibode Omolara Racheal

    pls i gat a gud vocals and i nid kiss daniel to help me with it,diz ma number07068836830,thanks and god bless

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  22. Adebrith

    pls Kiss Daniel I need your help God bless you pls assist me I use to my best and I knw if you listen to my voice you wil like it .thanks mha No 08069591247

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  23. Ken g

    I am ken g by Name, i can sing &i have songs written by me but i don’t havemoney to flow i need god bless somebody to help me out .pls call 09030383061

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  25. Magret Abraham

    I want to become a dancer kiss, and this is my number 08106717433 I will be grateful if you accept my request

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  26. Treasure

    Daniel, I really do appreciate your efforts in life as a young guy, not withstanding the challenges of life.
    I know you’re already blessed and will continue to be blessed and uplifted as long as you live.
    And I pray for more extraordinary grace in Jesus Name Amen..
    I so much love you!
    I’m Treasure or RoyalQueen by name.

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  28. Anonymous

    am taiwo bello by name….i xoo much luv u…ur songz are muahh…am one of ur biggest fan…wishing u d best in lyf dear

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  31. janet

    Kiss may the Almighty bless u xo DAT u may continue with the songs which are xo inspiraring 2the young generation long life kiss and nice dimple u got

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