Meaning of My G by Kizz Daniel and Who It Is About
My G is Kizz Daniel's reply to critics who say he wastes his talent. See what the song means, key phrases translated and who it is aimed at.
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Quick answer "My G" is Kizz Daniel's reply to people who say he is wasting his talent or doing his career wrong. In Pidgin and Yoruba, he tells them his money, his choices and his risks are his own business. He never named one person. Critics read it as aimed at doubters and unsolicited advisers in general, not a single artist.
"My G" is the second track on Maverick, Kizz Daniel's fourth studio album, released on 28 July 2023 through his own label Flyboy I.N.C and Empire. It was pushed as the album's seventh single on 9 October 2023, with a music video directed by TG Omori.
The song is short, about 2 minutes 40 seconds, and built on a choir style backing that makes it sound like a calm sermon rather than a diss track. That calm tone is part of the message.
What is "My G" by Kizz Daniel about?
It is about independence. Kizz Daniel is talking to people who comment on how he lives and how he runs his career, and he tells them, in effect: you are not the one paying for it, so leave it to me.
Three ideas carry the song:
- My life, my business. He frames his spending and lifestyle as his own affair, not something for others to manage.
- My losses are mine too. If any decision costs him money, he will carry it himself, so nobody else needs to worry.
- Doubters do not set the standard. He mocks people who question his talent or say he should be doing what other Nigerian stars are doing.
Wikipedia's summary of the song and OkayAfrica's interview coverage describe it the same way: Kizz Daniel hitting back at critics and showing that his career rests in his own hands. Afrocritik's reviewer called it a standout on Maverick for its introspection and its critique of what society expects from an artist.
Who is Kizz Daniel talking about in "My G"?
He does not name anyone, and he has not publicly said the song is about a particular person. There is no confirmed target.
The best reported reading comes from Culture Custodian, which said the song answers fans who praise his ability but feel he is "wasting his talent". In the years when Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema and Tems were chasing global stages and Grammys, Kizz Daniel was often told he was being left behind. "My G" is his reply: he is comfortable with his own path and may well earn more than people who are chasing international approval.
So when people ask who the "G" is, the honest answer is: anyone who has told him how to live or run his music. Social media users have guessed at individual artists, but none of those guesses has been confirmed by Kizz Daniel or his team.
What does "My G" mean in Nigerian slang?
"My G" means "my guy" or "my friend". It is a casual, friendly way to address someone, common across Nigeria and Ghana and borrowed from British and American street slang.
In this song the friendly greeting carries a little bite. He is calling the critic "my G" while telling them to mind their business, which is how Nigerians often deliver a correction with a smile.
Examples of everyday use:
- "My G, you don chop?" meaning "My guy, have you eaten?"
- "Abeg my G, no vex" meaning "Please my friend, don't be angry."
For more slang like this, see our guide to Nigerian slangs and their meaning.
Kizz Daniel My G translation: key phrases explained
The song mixes English, Pidgin and Yoruba. We do not reprint lyrics, but these short phrases are what most people search for:
| Phrase | Language | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| "My G" | Slang | My guy, my friend |
| "Sho lowo" | Yoruba | A loose spelling of "Ṣé o lówó?", meaning "Do you have money?" It challenges the critic: are you the one funding my life? |
| "Dey your own" | Pidgin | Stay in your lane, mind your own business |
| "Vado" | Nickname | One of Kizz Daniel's own nicknames, used as a signature in his songs |
Put together, the hook works like this: "My friend, is it your money I'm spending? Mind your own."
The story behind the song
"My G" came out of a turning point. In an August 2023 interview with OkayAfrica, Kizz Daniel said he had planned a different album that year but held it back, and made Maverick instead as a record of his last three years.
Those years included hits like "Buga" with Tekno and "Cough (Odo)", but also constant online comparison with other Nigerian stars. He had also left his former label, G-Worldwide, after a long legal fight, and built his own company, Flyboy I.N.C. A song about owning your choices fits that history.
The track grew further through a TikTok "My G" challenge launched in October 2023, where people showed off things they own while miming to the song. Wikipedia reports the challenge drew over 26,000 entries in its first week, with Davido, Toke Makinwa and Iyabo Ojo joining in.
How well did "My G" do?
It was a solid hit rather than a chart topper.
- Peaked at number 11 on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 100.
- Peaked at number 15 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
- Finished at number 63 on TurnTable's 2023 year end chart.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kizz Daniel talking about in "My G"?
No one by name. He has not identified a target, and reviewers read the song as a reply to critics and fans who say he is wasting his talent.
What does "My G" mean?
It is slang for "my guy" or "my friend". In the song he uses it to address the critic in a friendly but firm way.
What does "Sho lowo" mean in "My G"?
It comes from the Yoruba question "Ṣé o lówó?", meaning "Do you have money?" He is asking whether the critic is the one paying for his life.
When was "My G" by Kizz Daniel released?
It first appeared on the album Maverick on 28 July 2023 and was released as a single with a video on 9 October 2023.
Which album is "My G" on?
It is track two on Maverick, Kizz Daniel's fourth studio album.
Is "My G" a diss track?
Not in the usual sense. It does not name or attack a specific artist; it is a calm reply to general criticism of his career choices.
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