Featuring vocals from fellow Nigerian singer Tekno, it was released on 4 May 2022 through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution as the second single from Daniel's fourth studio album Maverick (2023) and was produced by Reward Beatz, Blaisebeatz, and Yung Willis.

Although Reward Beatz had produced previous hits, including T-Classic's "La Cream" and Iyanya's "Like" featuring Davido and Kizz Daniel himself, he noted that "Buga" significantly boosted his opportunities in the music industry and widened his creative process.

In the context of the song, Kizz Daniel uses "Buga" to encourage listeners to take pride in their hard work, enjoy life fully, and embrace their accomplishments while staying positive and steering clear of negativity.

[10] In Emmanuel Daraloye's review for Afrocritik, he praised "Buga" as a "feel-good, perky type of song" infused with Amapiano elements, highlighted by log drums and a “sublime” verse from Tekno, which complements Daniel's performance.

Daraloye noted that "Buga," meaning "to show off" in Yoruba, celebrates success and hard work, with Kizz Daniel urging listeners to enjoy life while avoiding negativity.

He suggested the song might be an unofficial anthem for the summer of 2022, comparable to Wizkid and Tems' impact the previous year, adding that the track's viral dance move has further fueled its popularity across social media platforms.

[10] Gabriel Myers Hansen of Music in Africa described "Buga" as a standout Afrobeats hit, noting its “elegant plainness” in composition and messaging, which encourages both hard work and celebration.

He also praised the vibrant music video directed by TG Omori, calling it a “carnival-themed” spectacle that mirrors the song's feel-good message and showcases African culture.

[15] On the day of the song's release, Kizz Daniel embarked on a viral dance challenge, which launched through his social media page, providing a ₦1,000,000 prize for the best "Buga" video content, with fans acting as the judges.

[16] The music video for "Buga," directed by TG Omori, was published to YouTube on 22 June 2022, and showcases a celebratory theme, featuring a carnival-like setting shot in Lagos and Abuja.

The video, featuring Kizz Daniel, Tekno, and skit maker Oga Sabinus, includes vibrant choreography and festive visuals that align with the song's message of enjoyment and success.