TZA is the second extended play by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 11 March 2024 through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution. It is a follow-up to Barnabas.

TZA
EP by
Released11 March 2024
Genre
Length10:51
Label
Producer
Kizz Daniel chronology
Barnabas
(2021)
TZA
(2024)
Singles from TZA
  1. "Too Busy To Be Bae"
    Released: 11 December 2023
  2. "Twe Twe"
    Released: 11 December 2023

Background

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TZA was produced for the 10th anniversary of Kizz Daniel in the Nigerian music industry. The title, an abbreviation of "Thanks alot," appears to express his joy to his fans.[2] Announced on social media prior to its release, the EP included the same tracklist today, except a track titled "Jejeli" was listed.[3] The EP included two singles, "Too Busy To Be Bae" and "Twe Twe," both released on 11 December 2023. "Too Busy To Be Bae" was produced by P.Priime, while "Twe Twe" features production from Ayzed, Killertunes, and Blaisebeatz.[4][5] Kizz Daniel embarked on a European tour.[6]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Afrocritik6/10[7]

Afrocritik's Abioye Damilare Samson praised TZA as "a commendable project" that stayed true to Kizz Daniel's signature style, with infectious rhythms and a blend of jùjú melodies and groovy production." It rescued a 6/10 rating. Patrick Ezema of the Culture Custodian felt that "while TZA offered some catchy melodies typical of Kizz Daniel, it fell short in lyricism and cohesion, with a "toxic brand of anti-love" in its themes and an overall lack of depth to justify its release."[8]

Track listing

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TZA track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sooner"Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe
  • Reward Beatz
  • Ayzed
2:33
2."Showa"AnidugbeAyzed2:55
3."Too Busy To Be Bae"AnidugbeP.Priime2:57
4."Twe Twe"
  • Anidugbe
  • Azuka Akaeze
2:25
Total length:10:51

Personnel

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Release history

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Release history and formats for TZA
Region Date Format Label
Various 11 March 2024

References

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  1. ^ a b Keith, James (22 March 2024). "Nigerian Crooner Kizz Daniel Drops Off New Project 'TZA (Thankz Alot)'". Complex. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Kizz Daniel appreciates fans with new EP, 'Thankz Alot'". Nigerian Tribune. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (6 March 2024). "Kizz Daniel will be dropping a new EP in March 2024". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. ^ Augoye, Jayne (12 December 2023). "Kizz Daniel drops 'Twe Twe', 'Too Busy to Be Bae'". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  5. ^ Bolawa, Pelumi (12 December 2023). "DOWNLOAD: Kizz Daniel drops two songs 'Twe Twe', 'Too Busy to be Bae'". TheCable. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  6. ^ Ade Peter, Dennis (11 March 2024). "Kizz Daniel Celebrates Decade-Long Success With New Surprise EP, 'TZA'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  7. ^ Damilare Samson, Abioye (12 March 2024). "Kizz Daniel Retains Similar Elements on "TZA" EP". Afrocritik. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  8. ^ Ezema, Patrick (25 March 2024). "Review: Kizz Daniel Struggles For Consistency On "TZA"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2 November 2024.