Kizz Daniel – Eh Ya (Eh God)

Kizz Daniel slides into track 3 of Barnabas with Eh Ya, a record that sounds like street praise and everyday gratitude wrapped in Afrobeat bounce. After Pour Me Water brought the flirt and Addict showed the craving, Eh Ya pulls the mood back to the ground, reminding you that behind every win, every soft life, every “God dey” moment, there’s thanksgiving.

The title itself is Nigerian street slang for surprise and appreciation, “Eh ya! Eh God!” that thing you say when life finally makes sense. Kizz doesn’t preach here, he converses. He talks like your guy at the bar, counting blessings between sips, laughing at how far he’s come while still keeping his feet in the mud with the people. Production from Philkeyz gives him a mid-tempo groove with live percussion, soft keys, and a bassline that walks instead of runs. It’s not trying to shout for attention, it just sits there warm, steady, confident, like a man who knows he’s blessed and doesn’t need to prove it. Kizz’s delivery is relaxed but intentional, his voice riding the beat like he’s telling stories to himself and to you at the same time. He mixes Yoruba, Pidgin, and English effortlessly, switching tongues the way Nigerians switch emotions from struggle to thanksgiving in one breath.

Lines about hustle, loyalty, and divine help hit because they feel lived in, not written. He’s not performing gratitude, he’s living it out loud. Eh Ya works as the centerpiece of Barnabas because it balances the energy of the EP, gives breathing room between the club energy of Pour Me Water and the deeper cuts that follow. It’s the kind of song that plays when you’re driving home after a long day, windows down, reflecting, nodding your head and saying “Eh God, you do this one.” Kizz Daniel uses Eh Ya to remind fans that Afrobeat isn’t only about party and flex, it’s also about testimony. And he delivers that testimony without losing the melody, without losing the vibe, without losing himself.