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Buga crooner: Tanzanian police release Kizz Daniel

Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, widely known as Kizz Daniel, has been released from police custody in Tanzania.

The Star had reported that Kizz Daniel was arrested in Tanzania for failing to perform at a show.

In a viral video, the singer was seen being led into a police vehicle in the country.

It was gathered that the ‘Buga’ crooner was scheduled to perform at the Warehouse, Old Nextdoor Arena in Tanzania on Sunday night as part of his Afro Classic World Tour.

His failure to perform at the show led to the damage of the part of the concert arena by the fans.

READ ALSO: VIDEO: Police arrest Kizz Daniel in Tanzania

Kizz Daniel and some of his crew members were later arrested by policemen from their hotel.

However, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in a tweet on Monday, said the singer and his crew members have been released by the police.

NiDCOM further revealed that the famous musician was being held at Oyster Bay Police Station Civil Police in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

“Kizz Daniel has been released. His legal team will, however, report back to the police tomorrow while he will subsequently return to Nigeria,” the commission stated.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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