Following the massive success of his surprise EP Uncle K: Lemon Chase, which debuted at #1 on both the Apple Music Top Albums Chart and the Official Nigerian Top 100 Albums Chart, global music sensation KIZZ DANIEL returns with a soul-stirring new single titled ‘TO BE A MAN’ – an honest and resonant offering that spotlights the pressures that men shoulder but rarely voice. Produced by Grammy Award-nominated musician and audio engineer DeeYasso (Oxlade, Dave, Yemi Alade), the important new track frames Kizz Daniel’s melodic instincts around his clear-eyed storytelling, unpacking the expectations of men to provide, protect, stay stoic, and “never crack”, even when the weight is heavy. This one is an anthem of recognition for men navigating duty, identity, and dignity in silence.
When Lemon Chase showcased the expansive refection of Kizz Daniel’s range and growth as an artist, ‘To Be A Man’ leans into more candour and unflinching heart-level truth, with Kizz Daniel seeking to start a conversation about vulnerability, resilience, and the human face of manhood. Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘To Be A Man’, Kizz Daniel says, “This song is so personal to me because it’s real. People expect being a man to be strength and having everything together, but the truth is there is so much that we keep silent. Behind the smiles and the hustle, there are things that we don’t necessarily speak on. ‘To Be A Man’ is me letting all that loose; the stress, the pain, all of it. It’s not just my story, but it’s for all the men who feel invisible, and maybe a chance to be a little better understood”.
‘To Be A Man’, which has already broken into the top 10 of Apple Music’s Top Songs Chart after just a few days, and the chart-topping Lemon Chase EP, which has now amassed over 100 million global streams, continue to point fans towards what to expect from Kizz Daniel’s highly anticipated forthcoming Uncle K album, while also showcasing Kizz Daniel’s penchant for balancing chart ambition with purpose-driven storytelling, and reinforcing his influence as a global music powerhouse. The Nigerian pop star continues to revel in 2025 as his year of renewed energy, and fresh creative fire, 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.
