Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has expressed immense pride in his first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, following the remarkable success of the teenager's debut music project.
Young Talent Makes History
Boluwatife Balogun, who goes by the stage name Tife Balogun, officially released his debut EP titled Champion's Arrival on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The project has generated significant buzz online, with many netizens drawing connections between the young artist's early success and his father's legendary status in the Afrobeats scene.
At just 14 years old, Boluwatife has achieved what many established musicians dream of - his debut EP soared to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria shortly after its release, marking an impressive entry into the competitive music industry.
Wizkid's Emotional Reaction
In a video that recently surfaced from a New York Knicks basketball game, Wizkid was approached by fans who asked for his opinion on his son's new music project. The Afrobeats icon couldn't hide his fatherly pride as he responded to the question.
"We love it man, he's my kid you know," Wizkid said with a visible smile, showing clear emotional connection to his son's accomplishment.
When pressed about the possibility of a future collaboration between father and son, Wizkid offered a brief "Come on" before walking away with his crew, leaving fans to speculate about what the future might hold for the musical family.
Social Media Reactions
The heartwarming interaction between Wizkid and fans about his son's achievement sparked numerous reactions across social media platforms:
- ade.e2024 commented: "Big up wiz, ur lucky u got to experience this father son proud moment love @ a very young age."
- victoryranking7 shared: "I never thought a time will come where I will see my fellow man and be blushing like a girl who is receiving a gift and compliments... I love you fr."
- the_alexxito simply noted: "Proud dad moment."
Many observers noted how Wizkid appeared to be blushing during the exchange, with user aweezie47_ pointing out that this was "the longest conversation wizkid ever had with a fan happened in 3 seconds.. see as baba dey blush, proud dad."
The success of Boluwatife's Champion's Arrival EP represents a significant milestone in the continuing evolution of Nigerian music, showcasing how the next generation of artists is already making their mark on the industry.
