Kizz Daniel Reveals Why He Took A Break From Music

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed that the death of his mother was the reason he took a break from music this year.

The singer disclosed this while responding to a fan on X on Friday, clarifying that his absence from the music scene was not connected to work on a new album.

Kizz Daniel explained that he needed to pause following the loss of his mother, describing the difficult period as the reason behind his delayed activities this year.

‘I Paused For My Mom’

The singer made the disclosure after a fan suggested that he might have been busy working on a new album.

The fan, @VicroyDominion1, had posted on X, speculating that Kizz Daniel’s focus on a new project could have contributed to his decision to take a break from music.

However, the singer corrected the assumption, revealing that the reason for his absence was much more personal.

Kizz Daniel responded, “I paused for my Mom, not an album… Lost her this year, but I gotta keep moving for the rest of the family… sorry I came late this year.”

His response offered an explanation for his relatively low-key presence in the music industry this year and showed that the break was prompted by a personal loss rather than professional commitments.

Family Comes First

By revealing that he took time away from music following his mother’s death, Kizz Daniel indicated that he needed to deal with the loss while also remaining strong for the rest of his family.

The singer’s comment that he has to “keep moving for the rest of the family” suggests that his responsibilities did not stop despite the personal grief he experienced.

For an artiste whose career involves frequent recording sessions, performances, promotions and public appearances, stepping away from those activities can provide room to deal with major personal events.

Kizz Daniel did not provide further details about his mother’s death, but his brief message was enough to clarify why he had not been as active as some fans expected.

Fans Had Expected New Music

The fan’s original comment reflects the anticipation surrounding Kizz Daniel’s music and the possibility of another project from the singer.

Rather than confirming that an album was responsible for his break, however, the artiste used the opportunity to explain the actual reason behind his absence.

His response also indicated that he was apologetic about being less active in the music scene this year.

“Sorry I came late this year,” he added.

The statement suggests that Kizz Daniel is conscious of his reduced presence and understands that fans have been waiting for him to return to his usual level of activity.

Another Loss In The Family

The revelation also comes after Kizz Daniel previously opened up about another bereavement connected to his family.

In 2025, the singer revealed that his wife had lost her mother in 2024.

The earlier loss meant that the family had already experienced bereavement before the death of Kizz Daniel’s own mother this year.

However, the singer has continued to maintain a public career despite the personal challenges faced by his family.

Kizz Daniel Resumes His Journey

Kizz Daniel’s explanation makes it clear that his break from music was not a strategy to prepare for a new album, as some fans had assumed.

Instead, the singer stepped away because of the loss of his mother and the need to focus on his family.

His decision highlights the personal realities that can sometimes affect the careers of entertainers, even when their professional activities appear to be continuing normally.

Despite the difficult experience, Kizz Daniel said he has to keep moving for the sake of the rest of his family.

The singer did not disclose how long the break would last or provide details about his upcoming musical plans.

For now, his message serves as an explanation to fans who may have wondered why he appeared to be less active this year.

After taking time away to deal with his mother’s death, Kizz Daniel appears ready to continue with his career while carrying the memory of his late mother with him.

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