14-Year-Old Champz (Son of Wizkid) Launches Music Career with Debut EP Champion’s Arrival
Teenager Boluwatife “Tife” Balogun, better known by his stage name Champz, has officially stepped into the Nigerian music scene with his debut extended play (EP) titled Champion’s Arrival, released on 11 November 2025.
Key details
At just 14 years old, Champz is the first son of global Afrobeats star Wizkid (Ayo Balogun).
The EP includes five tracks (titles reported to include Champion Montana, Grind, Superstar, Champion Sound, and Champion) and is available across major streaming platforms.
Champz hinted at the release via social-media teasers, including the tagline: “The Champion has arrived.”
One viral teaser clip featured the 14-year-old delivering rap lyrics such as:
“Shout-out to the OGs in the game, but it’s time to pass on the baton.”
“I’ve got zero competition.”
Immediate impact
The music debut has seen rapid uptake:
The EP shot to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart within hours of release, making Champz one of the youngest artists to achieve that in Nigeria.
Industry reports suggest the project has amassed over 1 million streams in its first day.
Strong social-media reaction followed the release, with fans applauding his confidence and delivery.
Style and outlook
While Champz is connected by lineage to Wizkid, his sound diverges somewhat:
Critics note his music leans more into rap, Afroswing and UK-influenced cadence, rather than the pure Afrobeats/pop-sound his father is known for.
The absence of guest features on the EP means Champz’s voice and style are presented front and centre, underscoring a desire to assert his own identity rather than lean entirely on legacy.
What this means
Champz’s entry signals a wider trend: younger artists born into the Afrobeats era are now beginning their own careers, sometimes under the shadows of superstar parents, but also potentially carving new paths. For Champz, that means balancing expectation, legacy and his own creative voice.
As he continues, much will depend on how he distinguishes himself, sustains stream numbers, develops his live presence, and handles the inevitable comparisons to his father.