Wizkid’s son Boluwatife Balogun launches music career with debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’

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Boluwatife Balogun, the 14-year-old son of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, has officially stepped into the music spotlight under his stage name, Champz. 

On Tuesday, 11 November 2025, the young talent released his first project, a five-track EP titled Champion’s Arrival, instantly sparking excitement online.

Champz confirmed the release on his social media.

“11/11: The Champion has arrived. My debut EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’ Out Now on all streaming platforms!”

Unlike his father’s signature Afropop sound, Champz’s music leans heavily into Rap, Afroswing, and Trap, highlighting his own unique style. 

Early teasers of his tracks, which circulated weeks prior to the release, showcased his impressive lyrical flow and polished delivery, remarkable for someone of his age.

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Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr shine with 2026 Grammy nominations

Nigerian music continues its global dominance as several of the country’s stars earned nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with Afrobeats once again taking center stage.

The Recording Academy unveiled the full list of nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on November 7, 2025, covering music released between September 16, 2024, and August 31, 2025. The ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

In the Best African Music Performance category, Nigeria maintains a strong presence with Burna Boy earning a nomination for “Love”, Davido and Omah Lay recognized for “With You”, and Ayra Starr alongside Wizkid for “Gimme Dat.” Other nominees in the category include “Hope & Love” by Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin, and “Push 2 Start” by South African star Tyla.

Burna Boy, one of Nigeria’s most decorated global artists, also bagged a nomination in the Best Global Music Album category for his project “No Sign of Weakness.” He faces competition from Youssou N’Dour (“Eclairer le monde: Light the World”), Shakti (“Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live)”), Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan and Sarathy Korwar (“Chapter III: We Return To Light”), Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia (“Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo”), and Siddhant Bhatia (“Sounds Of Kumbha”).

The Best Global Music Performance category, however, does not feature any Nigerian artists this year. Nominees include Bad Bunny for “EoO”, Ciro Hurtado for “Cantando en el Camino”, Angélique Kidjo for “Jerusalema”, Yeisy Rojas for “Inmigrante Y Que?”, Shakti for “Shrini’s Dream (Live)”, and Anoushka Shankar for “Daybreak.”

This year marks Burna Boy’s seventh consecutive Grammy nomination, a streak that began in 2020 and reinforces his consistency on the global music scene. Davido now holds five career nominations, while Wizkid has accumulated six with this latest recognition.

Although artists such as Rema, Seyi Vibez, Bnxn, Shallipopi, Asake, and Moliy submitted their projects for consideration, they did not make the final cut. Still, the strong showing by Nigerian acts in multiple categories reflects Afrobeats’ unstoppable rise and continued influence in shaping the sound of modern global music.

Burna Boy admits he’s confused after leaving Christianity for Islam

Global music star Burna Boy has opened up about his ongoing search for spiritual clarity after revealing that he converted from Christianity to Islam.

In a candid conversation with streamer Plaqueboymax, the Grammy-winning artist admitted that his journey through faith has left him with more questions than answers.

"I grew up as a Christian, but then I converted to Islam and all types. It’s like I’ve studied it all. I’m still out here trying to find what is really going on," Burna Boy said.

Raised in a Christian home in Nigeria, the Last Last hitmaker explained that his early religious beliefs were inherited from his family rather than discovered on his own.

“That’s what your parents believe in. That’s what you are born into,” he shared.

However, after embracing Islam in search of a deeper understanding, Burna confessed that his research only brought more confusion. 

“The more I researched, the more confused I got,” he said.

The star went on to reflect on his current thoughts about organized religion, calling it a “controlled mechanism.” 

He elaborated: “In all my research, there’s always one scientific fact that goes against every book. Everything comes from the workshop of the sun. I believe we are creations, and if we are creations, there must be a creator. Everyone is coming up with versions that are confusing me.”