“I Lost My Son, Dad, and More” – Kizz Daniel Gets Emotional, Reveals True Story Behind New Song ‘Al-Jannah’

Kizz Daniel has opened up about the heartbreaking inspiration behind his new song Al-Jannah, revealing that the track was birthed from years of personal loss—including the death of his father in 2015, his son in 2021, and his wife’s mother in early 2024. Speaking on the latest episode of Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the chart-topping singer stripped back the fame to bare his soul.

The 30-year-old singer, born Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, revealed that the song title Al-Jannah—which means paradise in Arabic—was carefully chosen as a universal tribute to loved ones who have passed on. “It’s not just about my dad or my son,” he said. “It’s about everyone we’ve lost in this life journey. I wanted something that speaks to anyone who’s ever loved and lost.”

On May 9, 2015, Kizz Daniel lost his father, just days after celebrating his 21st birthday. Describing his father as his “best friend,” he said the pain from that loss never truly healed. But it was the death of one of his twin sons in 2021 that broke him in a way he had never experienced. “That shook me,” he admitted. “Losing a child is something you never recover from.”

The singer also mentioned that his wife lost her mother in 2024, and that together they’ve had to process deep personal grief while remaining strong for their surviving children and each other. These collective losses, he said, became the soul of Al-Jannah, which is now resonating deeply with fans who’ve experienced similar pain.

Unlike his usual upbeat sound, Al-Jannah carries soft, soulful tones layered with heartfelt lyrics. “I used the word friend repeatedly because that’s what all these people were to me—my dad, my child, my wife’s mum, even my step-mum who passed,” he said, explaining his emotional connection to the writing process.

Kizz Daniel, who first rose to fame with Woju in 2014 under G-Worldwide Entertainment, has since become one of Africa’s biggest music exports. With hits like Buga, Lie, and Twe Twe, the singer has remained consistent. But Al-Jannah, fans say, is his most vulnerable work yet—and possibly his most important.

Industry insiders have praised the song for its honesty, with fans flooding social media with their personal stories of grief and healing. The singer hinted at performing the song live with visuals that will feature tributes to real people who’ve lost loved ones, saying, “It’s more than a track—it’s a collective prayer for peace.”