Champz: 5 Things You Don’t Know About Wizkid’s Teenage Son

Boluwatife “Champz” Balogun’s splash onto the scene with a chart-topping debut has been the talk of the town. However, beyond the headlines about his debut, there are plenty of small details that haven’t been widely shared. Below are seven things people probably don’t know about the 14-year-old who just became the youngest artist to debut at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.

1. Champz is a CEO with a Huge Followership

Before the new fame that came with his debut EP, Boluwatife Balogun already owned a clothing line to his name. For context, he is the CEO of the kids’ apparel for his father’s Czar and Czarina clothing. At the time of writing, he boasts of over 679,000 followers on Instagram, where he shares posts about his daily life and clothing line. Boluwatife was gifted this clothing line on his 7th birthday by his father, but the official announcement came later in 2018.

2. Debut EP is Compact with No Guest Features

Champz’s debut project, ‘Champion’s Arrival,’ is a deliberately short, five-track EP, roughly 11 minutes in total. The EP is designed to showcase his voice and personality without guest features. That decision to go solo on the project helped listeners focus on him as an individual artist rather than a celebrity offspring.

3. Youngest Artist to hit No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria

Boluwatife Balogun’s EP debuted at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria within hours of release, making him the youngest artist to reach that position on Apple Music’s Nigeria chart. That rapid ascent was fuelled by social streams, viral clips, strong family, and fan-driven support.

4. Released his EP through Champz Music

Despite being the son of a global star, Champz released ‘Champion’s Arrival’ through his own imprint (reported as Champz Music). This indicates an early interest in independent control of his work rather than immediate placement under a major label.

5. His Sound blends Rap, Trap & UK-Influenced Flows

While Wizkid is associated with Afrobeats at a global scale, Champz’s music leans into an amalgam of rap, trap, and UK-influenced flows. This deliberate divergence highlights his desire to carve a distinct lane rather than replicate his father’s catalog. Critics and fans have highlighted the different textures on the EP.

Wrapping Up

Champz’s No. 1 debut is way beyond a chart statistic; it significantly signals how a new generation will navigate fame, family legacies, and creative independence. For fans and industry observers, the next steps will be as telling as the first: more music, more experimentation, and, almost certainly, more records to chase. Connect with us for more news like this on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | X | Facebook