Kizz Daniel, Empire - Cough (official Lyric Video) Apr 2026

The repetitive phrase "Enter bathroom, fresh up" became a viral highlight, contributing to the song's massive success on social media. Production & Commercial Success

Kizz Daniel chose the Twi word "ɔdɔ" (meaning love) as a tribute to his Ghanaian fans , who supported his previous hit "Buga" more than any other region. Kizz Daniel, EMPIRE - Cough (Official Lyric Video)

A remix featuring American singer Becky G was released in July 2023 to further the song's global reach. Kizz Daniel, EMPIRE - Cough (Official Video) The repetitive phrase "Enter bathroom, fresh up" became

"Cough" debuted at No. 1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, breaking records at the time with 10.5 million weekly streams. It was only the second song in Nigerian history to debut at No. 1 across all available platforms. Kizz Daniel, EMPIRE - Cough (Official Video) "Cough"

Released in October 2022, by Kizz Daniel and EMPIRE is a celebratory Afrobeats track that shifted the artist's focus from heartbreak to the "effervescent desire" of new love. The song served as a lead single for EMPIRE’s first African compilation album, Where We Come From (Vol. 1) . Key Insights & Song Meaning

In an official statement, Kizz Daniel explained he wanted to capture the "energetic and celebratory" feeling of impressing someone new . Critics note the song's positive energy contrasts with earlier heartbreak-themed tracks like "Pour Me Water".