- Boluwatife Balogun, known as Champz, is the 14-year-old son of Nigerian music star Wizkid.
- He expressed a strong passion for music and aims to carve out his own identity in the industry.
- Champz’s interest in music developed naturally from his environment and upbringing.
Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz and the first son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, recently opened up about his love for music and his ambition to establish his own identity in the industry.
In a conversation with Glitch Africa, the 14-year-old revealed that his early interest in music developed naturally through his surroundings.
“Music has always been around me my dad is in the industry, some of my friends make music, and my cousin plays the piano. I’ve been creating beats and writing songs since I was little,” he shared.
Despite being the child of one of Africa’s biggest music stars, Champz explained that he doesn’t feel pressured to match his father’s international achievements.
“There’s no pressure. I’m just 14, so I have plenty of time to grow. I’ve already achieved a lot for my age, so I’m taking it step by step,” he said confidently.
The young artist, whose debut album Champion’s Arrival has already attracted attention, also noted that he focuses on Afrofusion and rap in his music.
A video of Champz discussing his passion for music can be found below:
Read some comments below:
@shopwith.exter:”Brilliant young man just like his mom & Dad.”
@realjoshblaze:”He is so sound and intelligent, this boy just go Superstar level once, we still dey pray for Grace.. Omo life no balance. LoL.”
@_unclemide:”Oh his genre is Afrofusion and rap. Afrobeats too Dey. Make I born my own pikin, make e come start the genre called Afro NonChalant. This music industry is for everybody.”
@kelechicasmir:”No pressure, kiddo ,you’re just 14 and you’re absolutely amazing.”
@calvin_iordye:”Nigerian music industry ❌ Bigwiz and sons music industry limited.”
@ogechi___:”Machala Jnr. His father’s Son, you’re gon go places and nothing will stop you.”
@houseofchase001:”Notice how the name WizKid didn’t pop out not even once…. That’s very strategic, his on his own mission.”
@iconoflagos:”All thanks to his parent for real. Most especially I must say and we must all agree, his mum right. Yes! She raised him so well and decently. But both parent will have to take the credit now. Thanks to them for real! @o.oluwanishola is the REAL DEAL. Gid bless you greatly. A GOLDEN MOTHER, THE CHAMPION.”
@nuelaholic:”The mother don train am finish but na the papa dey take the praises.”
