Nigerian music star Kizz Daniel recently delivered a powerful and emotional moment that left many concertgoers in tears. The singer, whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Anudugbe, paid a heartfelt tribute to several late celebrities in the Nigerian entertainment industry during a performance of his hit song, Al-Jannah.
A Stage Set for Remembrance
The poignant moment unfolded as Kizz Daniel performed his soulful track, Al-Jannah, a song that has deeply resonated with fans since its release a few months ago. The song's themes made it a fitting backdrop for the tribute. A large screen behind the singer displayed photographs of departed stars, turning the concert into a memorial service.
The tribute honoured a wide range of talents from music and film. Late music icons like the legendary rapper Dagrin, gospel singer Sammie Okposo, and the much-mourned Mohbad were featured. The screen also showed respected Nollywood veterans, including Bukky Ajayi, Ada Ameh, and Justus Esiri, acknowledging their contributions to Nigerian culture.
Fan Eruption for Mohbad
The audience's reaction reached a peak when the image and name of Ilerioluwa Imole Aloba, known globally as Mohbad, appeared. The crowd erupted in loud cheers and chants of "Imole!" – the late singer's nickname which means 'light'. The passionate response underscored the lasting impact and love fans still hold for Mohbad, whose controversial death in 2023 continues to evoke strong emotions.
A voice from the crowd could even be heard urging others to continue chanting his name, creating a unified and powerful moment of remembrance for the artist whose case was investigated by human rights activist Martins Vincent Otse (VDM).
Moving Reactions from Fans Online
After videos of the tribute circulated online, fans flooded social media with emotional responses. Many shared how the moment moved them to tears and recounted personal stories of their connection to the late stars, particularly Mohbad.
One fan, @uchays_space, wrote poignantly, "Chai water comot for eyes, rest easy champs." Another, @krucifixo02, noted, "Mobad own hit hard sha." A particularly touching story came from @adercollectionsandunisexstores, who shared an encounter with a fan still using Mohbad's picture as her phone wallpaper for over three years, proving his genuine and enduring legacy. User @its_seunvibes summed up the sentiment, stating, "Mohbad is everybody’s brother. Rest on champs."
The tribute comes amidst personal news about Kizz Daniel, who recently deleted all pictures of his wife, MJ, from his Instagram page. This action followed months of speculation about his marriage after allegations from a blog. MJ had previously shared her own personal loss, relating to the song Al-Jannah by speaking about the death of her mother and one of her triplet sons.
Ultimately, Kizz Daniel's concert tribute served as a powerful communal moment of grief and celebration for lost heroes, reminding everyone of the fragile yet enduring nature of life and legacy in the fast-paced world of entertainment.
