Afrobeats sensation Kizz Daniel has thrown down a bold challenge, declaring he will quit music if anyone, apart from Runtown, claims to have written songs for him.
The “Buga” crooner praised Runtown, calling him the only artist to have ever written a song for him. Taking to his X handle, Kizz Daniel stated:
“For the first time in my life, Person write song for me and na Runtown… Sound God is not human.”
When a user, @KTwinBlog, doubted the authenticity of his claim, Kizz Daniel fired back:
“Make any mofo come out say dem write for me I go stop music right now.”
The debate shines a spotlight on the longstanding controversy surrounding the use of songwriters in Nigeria’s music scene. While globally accepted, Nigerian fans often view it as a sign of diminished talent. Even Davido, one of Afrobeats’ biggest stars, has faced criticism for openly acknowledging his use of songwriters.
Kizz Daniel’s defiant stance has sparked admiration from fans and colleagues, with many lauding his confidence and dedication to his craft.
What’s your take on the songwriting debate? Should it still be a point of contention in today’s music industry?
