Nigerian Afrobeats Singer Kizz Daniel has revealed that despite his fame and success in the entertainment business, he still lives like a poor man.

According to Kizz Daniel’s post on his X he doesn’t chase money anymore, the singer claimed he’s now being chased by money instead.

It all started when Kizz Daniel stirred conversation online with a post saying that money does not bring happiness. He questioned why happiness seems to fade when money comes, reflecting on the emotional emptiness that can accompany material wealth.

“Why when money comes, happiness dey always comot?” he asked.

A netizen reacted to the post with a question directed at the singer: “So, in other words, you are saying money doesn’t bring happiness?? But you’re chasing it every blessed day.”

Kizz Daniel responded by clarifying that he still lives like a poor man despite his status as one of the most commercially successful singers in Nigeria.

He replied “Lol … I still live like a poor man every day. Na money dey chase me instead.”

“Guys, I’m not saying don’t chase money. I’m just saying with money comes problems. People wey get am no go tell una the truth cuz they want to feel superior,” he said.

Kizz Daniel also cautioned against idolising money and the illusion of happiness on social media, which often masks loneliness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction.