At 14, Wizkid had already started his musical journey: formed a music group, released a 7-track music project under his previous stage name Lil Prinz, and received guidance from legendary music producer, OJB Jeezrel.
Now history seems to be repeating itself. His firstborn child, Boluwatife Balogun, also 14, is following in his father’s footsteps and stepping into the booth as Champz.
The arrival of Champz
On October 20, 2025, a video of Bolu, dressed in black, recording rap lines that reference 50 Cent’s “Many Men (Wish Death)” and Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ album — and perhaps inspired by it — first surfaced online. It received mixed reactions ranging from “thumbs-ups” to “don’t try this again” to “it can be better.”
Wizkid's son, Bolu recording in the studio 👀🎙️
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) October 20, 2025
Music soon? pic.twitter.com/tjMSsP9lhv
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Six days later, another clip he shared on Instagram of him making music at the Blackboxx Studio in Lagos went viral. It shows him in the studio with his mom Shola Ogudu, who says, “Let’s give them proper lyrics, innit.” The post, captioned “Champion’s Arrival” — with credits to videographer @dikastudios and music producer @iamhosana — suggests his debut track may be closer than expected.
Wizkid’s son, Tife Balogun, previews new music out soon.
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) October 26, 2025
Hows it Sounding ?? pic.twitter.com/j5MYxDy7KN
What kind of music does Champz make?
It’s apparent growing up in the U.K has played a major role not just in his enunciation, but his style of music. In his second video, he hops on an afroswing production, rapping about getting money and having enemies, reminiscent of Black-British rappers J Hus and Kojo Funds.
What people are saying
Some internet users have expressed that Bolu, AKA Champz, has a better advantage over an average Nigerian singer due to his privileges as Wizkid’s son.
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Some think peers will downplay his ability and credit his possible success to nepotism.
Some people, including Nigerian culture journalist Adeayo Adebiyi and veteran music producer ID Cabasa, seemed genuinely impressed by his confidence and the quality of his music.
All some internet users can see is his resemblance to Wizkid and they’re really surprised he’s into music too. After all, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Some give Shola Ogudu, Boluwatife’ mom, applause for raising him well.
The conversation also segued into a subliminal at those fighting stan wars:
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