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The Digest:

Boluwatife Balogun, the 14-year-old son of Afrobeats icon Wizkid known as Champz, has claimed his own space as his debut EP, Champion's Arrival, rockets to No. 1 on Nigeria's Apple Music chart.

Key Points:
  • The five-track EP, Champion's Arrival, debuted at number one on Apple Music Nigeria.
  • It amassed over one million streams within days of its release on November 11.
  • Champz blends smooth Afrobeats with introspective lyrics on self-belief and identity.
  • The project's production was handled by a team of emerging Nigerian beatmakers.
  • The chart success sparked viral celebrations across social media platforms.
  • Wizkid expressed public pride, hinting at a future collaboration but emphasizing his son's independent journey.
  • Critics highlight the EP's originality and maturity beyond the artist's years.
This isn't just a triumph of lineage, but the announcement of a distinct artistic identity, proving that new growth can flourish from the deepest roots.

Sources: New Telegraph