- Boluwatife Balogun, known as Champz, is making his music debut.
- He is the 14-year-old son of Afrobeats star Wizkid.
- Champz released his first EP titled “Champion’s Arrival.”
Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known by his stage name Champz, has officially stepped into the spotlight as he makes his debut in the music industry. The 14-year-old son of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid released his first EP, Champion’s Arrival, which has already claimed the number one spot on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart.
Sharing the exciting news on social media, Champz posted a screenshot of the chart along with a thankful message:
“My debut EP No. 1 — God did it. The people believed. Champion’s Arrival is officially sitting at the top, and we’re just getting started. Stream, share, feel it 💫.”
The five-track project, released on November 11, 2025, reached the top of the charts in less than five hours, making Champz the youngest Nigerian artist to ever achieve this feat on Apple Music.
Champion’s Arrival fuses Afrobeats with subtle elements of UK grime, highlighting Champz’s creative range and lyrical confidence. Notably, the project contains no guest features, allowing the young artist’s voice and style to take center stage.
Since its release, songs from the EP have gone viral on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), sparking excitement among fans who have commended his natural talent and stage presence. Many listeners have also noted striking similarities between his artistic flair and his father’s early music journey.
See his post below:
Read some comments below:
@flowzki:”CHAMPIANO IDAN MI what an EP! yoooooo too many quotables !!! so much guts for a 14 year old love youuu.”
@ForeverDau:”The child of the elephant does not rush. The child that the family gives birth to resembles the family.”
@dongon453:”There’s something your mom miss about not being carried along by your dad,I hope she has not been pushing you in doing this,your dad will really want you to be in school.”
@No1rome:”I listened to this album like 4 to 5 times along side with buju and I can say it was really amazing … it is a masterpiece and I hope you go higher than you could imagine.”
@wuktnman:”Bruh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I said my name is the champions they gave me an eyeball, to them it’s a name but to me it’s a title!!! Ehh man Mehn I feel proud!!.”
@OpyncoYS:”Impressive boy! Grind and Champion sounds are my fave. Need J-hus on that Champion sound to do some Fada Fada rap and it’s a blast.”
