Nigerian Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel is out with ‘Owo Oluwa’, a gospel-leaning Afropop single that finds the hitmaker reflecting on faith, gratitude and the blessings that have shaped his journey.
Meaning “God’s Hands” in Yoruba, the new song brings together Kizz Daniel, Nigerian hitmaker Young Jonn, and the uplifting harmonies of Wave Choir. Produced by KrizBeatz, the record gives Kizz Daniel space to explore a more openly spiritual side of his artistry while maintaining the melodic Afropop sound that has become central to his catalogue.
Rather than treating gratitude simply as a personal celebration, ‘Owo Oluwa’ turns the idea outward. Kizz Daniel uses his own experiences as a reminder that blessings can also come with a responsibility to help others, encouraging listeners to show generosity and support when they have the opportunity.
The song’s message is reinforced by its accompanying music video, which stars Asherkine and uses different acts of giving to bring the theme of the record to life. The visual reflects the idea that receiving blessings can also create an opportunity to become a blessing to someone else.
For Kizz Daniel, the message is deeply personal. Looking back at the distance between his beginnings and his current position as a global Afrobeats star, the singer credits God for the opportunities, challenges overcome, and milestones achieved along the way.
“I’ve seen the hand of God in my life in so many inexplicable ways,” Kizz Daniel says. “From where I started to where I am today, every blessing, every opportunity, navigating every hurdle and achieving every milestone has been thanks to Him.”
That perspective gives ‘Owo Oluwa’ a reflective quality. The song is not only about celebrating how far Kizz Daniel has come, but also about acknowledging the force he believes has guided his journey.
Musically, Young Jonn adds his distinctive presence to the record, while Wave Choir brings richer choral textures that strengthen its spiritual character. Their contributions give the track a soulful and celebratory atmosphere without taking attention away from its central message.
‘Owo Oluwa’ also introduces Kizz Daniel’s next chapter as the lead single from his forthcoming project ‘Radio Gidi’. The upcoming body of work is expected to explore his relationship with music, radio culture and the different sounds that have influenced his artistic journey.
The single arrives after another major period for Kizz Daniel. His surprise 2025 EP ‘Uncle K: Lemon Chase’ reached No. 1 on both the Apple Music Top Albums Chart and the Official Nigerian Top 100 Albums Chart, while his soul-stirring single ‘To Be A Man’ made an impact across the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart, UK Afrobeats Chart and Official Nigerian Top 100 Chart.
Kizz Daniel has built one of Afrobeats’ most recognisable catalogues since breaking through with ‘Woju’ in 2014. His debut album New Era won Album of the Year at The Headies in 2016, while No Bad Songz topped the iTunes World Album Chart following its 2018 release.
Over the years, projects including King Of Love, Barnabas, Maverick, TZA and Uncle K: Lemon Chase have continued to produce major records, including ‘Buga’, ‘Cough (Odo)’, ‘Lie’, ‘Rich Till I Die’, ‘Show’, ‘Marhaba’, ‘Police’ and ‘Twe Twe’.
With more than four billion streams, sold-out tours across Africa, North America and Europe, and a social media following of more than 28 million, Kizz Daniel has established a global audience around his distinctive sound and performance style.
His 2023 album Maverick surpassed one billion global streams, while his 2024 TZA EP accumulated more than 500 million global streams. He also marked a decade in Afrobeats in 2024 with the ‘Vado at 10’ headline tour, following years of international performances that have helped extend his reach beyond Africa.
Now, with ‘Owo Oluwa’, Kizz Daniel begins his next era by looking back before moving forward. The song connects his personal story with a broader message about recognising blessings, remaining grateful, and using what one has to make a difference in someone else’s life.
