Read Kiss Daniel’s Open Letter To His Fans After Losing Out In The “Next Rated Category” At Headies

Kiss Daniel whom according to his fans should have won

the Next Rated award wrote an open letter to his fans to

express his gratitude for their faith in him.

He wrote:

“When I opened my social media accounts this morning, it

was humbling for me to see that so many people believe

that I deserve recognition for the work I was able to do

last year by the grace of God. But like Thomas a Kempis

famously wrote; “Man proposes, but God disposes”.

To see that fans across different social audiences

appreciate the efforts I put into making my music is one I

will never look down upon, no award beats that, and I

hope to be able to repay this confidence in good time.

My fans have been the most amazing source of inspiration

for me, and I promise never to let you down. From the

days when I was nobody in this industry, to song after

song that you have helped become hits, I say God bless

you for all the support.

To be honest, it was quite heartbreaking to find out that I

did not get the particular recognition I so much craved, but

I am excited that it only means I need to work harder, and

that 2016 will be a bigger year for me.

In 2015, some of the awards I won with your support

include; ‘Best New Act’ at the Nigerian Entertainment

Awards (NEA), Next Rated Artiste of The Year at the

Extreme Awards in Benin Republic, AFRIMA Awards Most

Promising Act in Africa.

I also found out I was one of the top 5 Google Top

Trending Nigerian Musicians. For an artiste with less than

10 songs to my name, I think this is enough for me to

congratulate myself upon.

This year 2016 is going to be bigger and better; my debut

album drops this year, and with the work put into it by

myself, my team, and that of the artistes magnanimous

enough to feature on it, I am positive that this will be the

year.

I also want to use this opportunity to tell the fans to look

out for the forthcoming single of my label mate and

brother “Sugarboy” dropping in few days from now, as we

at G-Worldwide Entertainment will continue to bring you

good music.

I thank you all; my fans for always supporting me, the

media platforms who continue to keep me in the public’s

mind, the industry seniors who have made it their job to

guide and mentor, and the members of my team who work

behind the scenes to make sure I keep my head level and

continue to make great music. Special shoot-out to my

label boss “Emperor Geezy” who continues to bring the

best out of me.

I wish you all a happy New Year, and hope you have a

good time in 2016.

ANIDUGBE OLUWATOBILOBA DANIEL (KISS DANIEL)

Almost forgot, thanks to the good guys at The Guardian UK

for giving me a mention in The playlist: the best African

pop of 2015”.