Fola is the future of Nigerian music_Kizz Daniel affirms 

In a recent interview on Apple Music Africa Now Radio, Kizz Daniel spoke about his new EP, and Fola in collaboration.

The Afrobeats superstar discussed how his EP ‘Unkle K (Lemon Chase)’ came about, citing a disaster that led to the loss of his workstation and over 600 song.

He said “The EP came about as a result of a very unfortunate incident that happened with the actual body of work, which was to be the ‘Uncle K’ album. My workstation crashed and we lost a lot of songs”

Kizz Daniel revealed that he had planned to tour with the album, so he decided to record new songs that sounded similar to some of the lost tracks, resulting in the “Unkle K (Lemon Chase)” EP.

“I was supposed to go on tour with the album (which we had already announced), so I went back to the studio and came up with some songs that sounded alike sonically. We came up with a name that fitted the situation—‘Lemon Chase!’ I was locked in the studio for months, but when life throws you lemons, you make lemonade out of it—and that’s exactly what we did with this EP.” 

The “Unkle K (Lemon Chase)” EP features 7 tracks, including a collaboration with OdumoduBlvck and Bella Shmurda on the song “Al Jannah”.

Kizz Daniel says “Al Jannah” was inspired by the bitter pain of losing loved ones close to him.

“Al-Jannah” means “paradise”. I wanted to write a tribute song. We’ve lost of people in the past—we lost our son in 2021; I lost my dad in 2015; my wife lost her mum in 2024; I lost my step-mum; we lost a whole lot of people. I wanted to make a song for everyone, not just one person. It’s about our loved ones we have lost in this journey of life.”

Kizz Daniel collaborated with rising star Fola on the EP and praised him as “the future,” highlighting Fola’s potential and promising career ahead.

“He’s amazing, I used to call him ‘The Future.’ Nigerian fans call him ‘Striker — number 9.’ He’s an incredible artist.”

“Unkle K (Lemon Chase)” has been well-received, with fans and critics praising its authentic Afrobeats sound that prioritizes originality over international appeal.