Boluwatife Balogun, better known by his stage name Champz, is only 14, yet he has already rewritten the script for young Nigerian artists.
The son of superstar Wizkid has stepped into the spotlight with quiet confidence, and now he’s made history: Champz has become the youngest Nigerian artist to cross one million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The milestone didn’t come by accident. It arrived on the back of his debut EP, “Champion’s Arrival,” a five-track introduction that has been shaking up playlists around the world.
Since its release, the project has expanded like a young king claiming territory, debuting at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums chart and spreading its influence far beyond its home.
In just days, the EP found its way into charts across 16 countries, even breaking into No. 71 on the UK Apple Music Top Albums chart, a rare feat for a newcomer, let alone a teenager.
1 million listeners on Spotify!
Crazy to think we really did this.
Thank you for rocking with me, supporting me and believing in the vision.
I’m proud of this milestone and we are only just getting started 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Udjw2LrBoR— Champz (@real_champz) December 5, 2025
With songs like Champion Montana, Grind, Superstar, Champion Sound, and Champiano, the EP feels like a statement piece. Champz raps and sings with the kind of self-belief only someone raised around greatness could possess.