UNCLE K: LEMON CHASE is the surprise new project from award-winning Nigerian pop superstar and global music sensation KIZZ DANIEL ahead of his highly anticipated forthcoming album Uncle K. According to the global music star, the seven-track EP bridges the intimate space between life’s sweetness and its sour sting. Conceived as a thematic prelude to his much-anticipated Uncle K album, the project is built on the idea that music, like life, can be both messy and beautiful. Guided by the theme of transformation – turning lemons into something meaningful – the EP distils a wide range of human experiences into a deeply resonant and sonically rich offering. From grief to celebration, romantic devotion to personal peace, Lemon Chase is the first of many expressions of the expansive reflection of Kizz Daniel’s growth as both an artist and a storyteller In 2025.
From the opening track ‘Black Girl Magic’, a moving tribute to Black women and body positivity, to the Lagos-inspired joy of ‘Eyo’, each song peels back a different emotional layer to Kizz Daniel’s artistry. ‘Titi’ featuring rising star Fola explores steadfast loyalty, while ‘Peace I Chose’ with afropop royalty Runtown marks a special moment for Kizz Daniel – his first time recording a song written by another artist, allowing space for new vulnerability and creative growth. 2025 Headies Next Rated Artist Odumodublvck and Bella Shmurda join him on On ‘Al Jannah’ to honour the memories of lost loved ones with spiritual depth, and ‘Secure’ featuring Zlatan redirects the narrative to financial clarity over façade. The EP’s lead single ‘Police’ featuring the vocal synergy of Grammy Award-winning legend Angelique Kidjo and Johnny Drille closes Uncle K: Lemon Chase on a playful, romantic high.
With production credits from long-time collaborators RewardBeatz (Davido, CKay), Blaisebeatz (Chris Brown, Wizkid, Fireboy DML), Magicsticks (Asake, Tiwa Savage), AyZed (Black Sheriff, Patoranking), and MOG Beatz (Mr. Eazi, Joeboy), the EP delivers the musical excellence fans have come to expect from Kizz Daniel, while venturing into more emotionally textured territory. Speaking about the inspiration behind the project, Kizz Daniel shares, “When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade out of it. I wanted this to feel like real life – sweet, sour, confusing, beautiful. This is music for your heart, for when you’re healing, hoping, or remembering”. Lemon Chase is a testament to Kizz Daniel’s ever-expanding artistry – a deeply personal, sonically captivating offering that sets the tone for what promises to be a landmark album in the forthcoming and highly anticipated Uncle K.
With Uncle K: Lemon Chase, Kizz Daniel is settling into 2025 with renewed energy, fresh creative fire, and a legacy stronger than ever, on the back of a landmark 2024 that saw him celebrating a decade at the top of afrobeats by dominating international charts, headlining major festivals, and selling out arena tours across the world. From his record-breaking single ‘Twe Twe’ topping both the Official Nigeria Top 100 and the UK Official Afrobeats Chart, and his chart-topping TZA EP amassing half a billion global streams, to selling out London’s Wembley Arena, massive hits ’Showa’ and ‘Marhaba’ taking over the summer, and the introspective ‘Pano Tano’ with Adekunle Gold to close out the year, Kizz Daniel proved once again why he is one of the most prolific and innovative hitmakers in afrobeats. As he goes again, 2025 is already reinforcing Kizz Daniel’s influence as a global music powerhouse.
