His approach reflected his broader philosophy of making music when inspired, without feeling the need to follow industry trends or pressures.

All seven tracks debuted on the TurnTable Top 50, with "Lie" spending seven consecutive weeks at number one and "Pour Me Water" also reaching the summit after gaining viral popularity.

Instead of relying on heavy marketing or an active social media presence, he prefers to let the quality of his music speak for itself, a strategy that has consistently worked throughout his career.

[3] Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria described Barnabas as a reflective and experimental body of work, where Kizz Daniel crafted musings from different aspects of his life, but noted that it lacked deeper insights into his mind, calling it a "diary session" that achieved sonic cohesion.

"[5] Fatiat Saliu, writing for Afrocritik praised Barnabas as a cohesive and reflective project, showcasing Kizz Daniel's growth in sound, storytelling, and message delivery, stating that "he reasserts his position as one of the best artistes in the country."