By Emeka Blast 
Afrobeats Star Kizz Daniel Teases New Release “To Be A Man”
Lagos, Nigeria – Afrobeats superstar Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has sent fans into a frenzy with the announcement of his upcoming single, “To Be A Man,” set for release on August 30, 2025. The Flyboy Inc. frontman, fresh off the success of his 2024 EP TZA (Thankz Alot), teased the track on social media, promising a soul-stirring anthem that explores masculinity, resilience, and vulnerability, further cementing his place as one of Nigeria’s most versatile artists.
Kizz Daniel unveiled the single’s cover art and a 20-second snippet on Instagram and X on August 27, 2025, showcasing a mellow, guitar-driven beat paired with his signature smooth vocals. The teaser, featuring lyrics like “To be a man, you carry the weight, smile through the pain, never break,” hints at a deeply personal track addressing societal pressures on men. Produced by Blaise Beatz, known for Kizz’s 2022 hit “Buga,” the song blends Afrobeats with soulful R&B elements, according to a press release from Flyboy Inc.
The announcement, posted via @KizzDaniel on X, read, “New music dropping this Friday! ‘To Be A Man’ – a story of strength and struggle. Get ready Vado Nation! 🎶 #TBAM.” The post, which included a clip of Kizz in a dimly lit studio, garnered over 50,000 likes within hours, with fans flooding the comments with excitement. @AfrobeatsVibes tweeted, “Kizz Daniel is about to feed us another classic. This one’s for the soul! 🙌.”
The release follows a prolific period for Kizz Daniel, whose 2024 EP TZA spawned hits like “Twe Twe” and its remix with Davido, both peaking at #1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100. His 2023 album Maverick also earned critical acclaim, with tracks like “Shu-Peru” dominating airwaves. Earlier in 2025, Kizz celebrated a decade in the industry, marking the milestone with a sold-out concert at Lagos’ Eko Convention Centre, where he hinted at new music addressing “real-life issues,” per Pulse Nigeria.
The singer’s recent collaboration with Davido on the Twe Twe remix and his feature on Asake’s “Lungu Boy” album have kept him in the spotlight, with TZA amassing over 200 million streams across platforms, according to Music Apple data. “To Be A Man” is poised to continue this streak, with early reactions suggesting it could rival the emotional depth of his 2018 hit “One Ticket.”
Fans have taken to social media to express anticipation, with @VadoFanClub posting, “Kizz Daniel never misses! ‘To Be A Man’ is giving grown man vibes already.” Others, like @NaijaMusicLover, speculated the track might address Kizz’s personal life, referencing his 2024 comments about balancing fame and family. Industry peers, including Tiwa Savage and Fireboy DML, reposted the teaser, with Savage commenting, “Vado, you’re cooking something special again!”
The single’s theme has also sparked discussions online, with @MusicJunkieNG tweeting, “Kizz is about to school us on what it means to be a man in 2025. This one’s for the brothers!” Some fans on X drew parallels to Rudeboy’s recent release “Under Pressure,” noting a trend of Afrobeats stars tackling introspective themes.
With a music video reportedly in production, directed by TG Omori, “To Be A Man” is expected to drop on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, at midnight on August 30. Kizz Daniel has hinted at a possible EP or album later in 2025, with sources like The Sun Nigeria suggesting he’s working on a project to “push Afrobeats boundaries.” As the Vado Nation gears up for the release, the single promises to blend Kizz’s infectious melodies with a message that resonates deeply in today’s world.
