In April 2024, a major public dispute erupted between Nigerian music stars
Kizz Daniel and Tekno following viral rumors about royalties for their 2022 hit song, Buga.
The "N1 Billion" Royalty Rumor
The conflict began when a report from a blog claimed that Tekno had received nearly N1 billion in royalties from Kizz Daniel. The report alleged that Kizz Daniel was voluntarily sending Tekno 50% of all revenue generated by the song as a gesture of gratitude.
The War of Word
Tekno’s Denial:Tekno immediately debunked the report on X (formerly Twitter), calling the interview "fake." He notably insulted Kizz Daniel’s financial status by stating, Him money no reach," implying that Kizz Daniel did not have enough money to pay such a high amount
Kizz Daniel’s Retaliation:Weeks later, Kizz Daniel responded by digging up the tweet and slamming Tekno. He referred to Tekno as an "ekuke" (a local term for a common dog) and claimed that he had rescued Tekno’s career with the "Buga" collaboration.
The Escalation:Tekno fired back by calling Kizz Daniel an insecure narcissist"** and warned him not to play with him, making a reference to "Katt Williams" (implying he would expose or tell the truth about him).
Current Relationship Status
As of early 2026, there have been no major reports of a formal reconciliation between the two artists. The public spat remains one of the more significant internal feuds in the Afrobeats industry from the 2024/2025 period, alongside other high-profile industry clashes.
[Tekno denies receiving one billion Naira royalties from Kizz Daniel's
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