Nigerian artist Kizz Daniel has found himself entangled in a legal predicament, stemming from his alleged refusal to perform at a show in Ivory Coast, despite being compensated with a substantial sum of $150,000. The incident unfolded on Thursday, October 12, 2023, as Kizz Daniel remained backstage and did not make his appearance on stage to entertain the awaiting audience.
As a consequence of his actions, he was apprehended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is presently under detention. This is not the first instance of Kizz Daniel facing legal repercussions for declining to fulfill performance commitments. Just last year, he encountered a similar situation in Tanzania.
The recurrent episodes of show refusals have raised significant concerns among fans and netizens regarding the artist's reliability and professionalism. In the comments section, individuals expressed their bewilderment and disappointment over Kizz Daniel's repeated instances of show refusals.
Comments like "@shally_bella" stating, "My baby is always making it hard to Stan him," and "@man.down001" mentioning, "Na why him hire that Goliath of a bouncer," reflect the perplexity and dissatisfaction among his followers. It is apparent that his consistent refusals to perform at shows for which he has received payment have generated significant disapproval and concern among his fan base.