Bolu, the first son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, has released a new snippet of his upcoming song, generating widespread reactions online. The teenager, who goes by the stage name Champz, ventured into music a few months ago, following in his father's footsteps.
New Snippet Features Jamaican Patois
In the video circulating on social media, Bolu is seen rapping in Jamaican patois, directly addressing his father with the line, 'Big Wiz wagan wha ya say,' which translates to 'Wizkid, what's up? What's going on?' The young artist displays confidence and boldness in his delivery during the brief clip.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Fans have reacted with mixed opinions. Some praised Bolu's confidence and musical growth, while others drew comparisons between him and Davido's fans. A few netizens revisited Wizkid's past comment describing rap music as 'dead, tired, and boring,' questioning his son's choice of genre. Senior colleague MI had previously disagreed with Wizkid's view, encouraging rappers to stay committed to their craft.
Others commented on Bolu's energy and voice, noting similarities to his father. One user wrote, 'Energy dey this one ooo. Like Father like son..you go even dey hear wiz voice for him voice.' Another remarked, 'This kind music no dey sell for naija and moreover your father have criticized rappers before, saying d rap is dead.'
Background on Bolu's Music Career
Bolu began his music career last year, releasing snippets ahead of his debut single 'Champion Sound.' Reports indicate that event organizers showed interest in booking him, but his mother declined such offers, explaining her reasons. The young artist continues to develop his style amid public scrutiny.
