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Champz
Born
Boluwatife Balogun

(2011-05-13) May 13, 2011 (age 15)
Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginOgun State
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2025–present[2]

Boluwatife Balogun (born May 13, 2011), known professionally as Champz, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter.[3] Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, he gained initial recognition following the release of his debut extended play Champion's Arrival in 2025.[4]

Early life

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Boluwatife Balogun[5] was born on May 13, 2011, in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria,[6] to Afrobeats singer Wizkid.[7] Originally from Ogun State, he was inspired by artists like J Hus, Asko, Nines, Clavish, and Drake.[8]

Career

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In October 2025, Champz began sharing recordings of studio sessions on social media.[9][10][11]

On November 11, 2025, he released his debut extended play, Champion's Arrival.[12][13] The EP consists of eleven tracks. Each track entered the Nigerian charts,[14] and the EP entered the top 20.[15][16] The project received both positive and negative reviews.[17][18]

On December 12, 2025, he performed all songs from the EP on Glitch Africa.[19][20] On the same day, he was featured alongside Etiboy RB on Douglas29beat's single "Vagin". On March 20, 2026, Champz released his second extended play, Young Poet.[21][22][23]

Discography

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EPs

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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Champion's Arrival
Young Poet
  • Released: March 20, 2026
  • Label: Indie
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

References

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  1. ↑ Chibuzo Emmanuel (November 11, 2025). "The Champ Has Finally Arrived". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Jeffrey Akonedo (November 11, 2025). "Champz, Releases Debut Single "Champiano" from Forthcoming EP". MPMania. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  3. ↑ TN (March 20, 2026). "Interview: Champz Wants To Make A Statement". The Native. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ayomitide Adeyinka (December 11, 2025). "From Rema to Champz: These 6 Nigerian Artists Are Proving You're Never Too Young to Start Singing". Y Naija. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ NB (January 15, 2026). "Champz Biography". Billboard Naija. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Vibe Stories (May 29, 2026). "Biography of Champz: The Rising Star and Wizkid son". Vibe Stories. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  7. ↑ BBC World Service (November 12, 2025). "How pipo react to Wizkid son Champz new EP Champion's Arrival?". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ Yewande Fasan (December 9, 2025). "Wizkid's son Champz reveals inspirations behind debut EP". The Nation. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  9. ↑ Ezira Ruby Jeana (October 27, 2025). "Wizkid's Son Boluwatife Balogun Teases Debut Rap Single 'Champions Arrival' With Freestyle". Arise News. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ Temitope Adetunji (May 30, 2025). "Wizkid's son, Champz confidence praised at TEDx talk". The Punch. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  11. ↑ Tomide Marv (October 27, 2025). "Wizkid's First Son Boluwatife Gets Into Music". Zikoko. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  12. ↑ BN (November 11, 2025). "Boluwatife Balogun Releases Debut EP "Champion's Arrival"". BellaNaija. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  13. ↑ Musa Adekunle (November 12, 2025). "Wizkid's son, Tife, steps into limelight with debut EP 'Champion's Arrival'". The Guardian. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ Olaniyi Apanpa; Funmilayo Aremu (November 11, 2025). "14-Year-Old Wizkid's Son Makes History with Debut EP". Legit.ng. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  15. ↑ Chinasa Afigbo; Funmilayo Aremu (November 12, 2025). "Champz Debut EP Champion's Arrival Hits No1 on Apple Music: "They Believed"". Legit Ng. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  16. ↑ TC (December 31, 2025). "Tracking Top Emerging Artistes Across TurnTable's Top 20 Singles and Albums Charts in 2025". TurnTable charts. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  17. ↑ Dubem Collins (2025). "The Champz Arrival: The Business of Nepotism Against Talent". Deeds Magazine. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  18. ↑ Bomi Anifowose (November 17, 2025). "Music Review: On 'Champion's Arrival', Wizkid's Heir Apparent Shows Exciting Promise". The Upperent. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  19. ↑ Adedeji Adeyanju (December 24, 2025). "Champz's reluctance to perform at concerts is good for his career in the long term". The Net. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Champz - Champiano, Grind & Champion Sound - Glitch Sessions", YouTube, December 9, 2025, retrieved September 6, 2026
  21. ↑ "Champz Makes Formulaic Pop Music On "Young Poet" [EP Review]". Album Talks. March 24, 2026. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  22. ↑ Pelumi Bolawa (March 20, 2026). "Wizkid's son Champz releases second EP in five months 'Young Poet'". TheCable. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  23. ↑ Peace Umanah (March 20, 2026). "Champz – Young Poet EP". TooXclusive. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
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