At just 14 years old, Champz, the son of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, has etched his name into music history. His debut EP, Champion’s Arrival, has achieved several significant firsts:
It debuted at No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums chart, making him the youngest artist ever to achieve this in Nigeria.
The EP is currently charting in 16 countries on Apple Music. It reached No. 71 on the UK Apple Music Top Albums chart, marking a major international breakthrough for the young artist.
In one UK-specific report, the EP was cited as having entered the UK Apple Music Top Albums chart at No. 17, making him the highest-charting Nigerian act in the UK on Apple Music at the moment.
Released on 11 November 2025, the five-track, roughly 11-minute project features the songs: Champion Montana, Grind, Superstar, Champion Sound, and Champiano. Musically, Champion’s Arrival blends youthful rap, melodic hooks, and Afrobeats rhythms, an ambitious showing for someone so young.
Wizkid, ever the supporting father, was visibly delighted. In one clip, he said simply: “We love it, man. He’s my kid, you know.” The rising star’s achievement is also seen as a continuation of a legacy: Wizkid himself began his career at a young age and now sees his son stepping into the spotlight.
In Nigeria’s streaming era, topping the Apple Music chart is a strong indicator of both fan engagement and platform visibility. For a 14-year-old to reach No. 1 is unprecedented. The international charting (UK Top 20 or Top 100) underscores how African youth talent is crossing borders quickly; the streaming era collapses many previous barriers. The fact that Champz achieved this without guest features suggests he is being positioned as a solo talent rather than simply a “famous parent’s kid.”
Can Champz sustain momentum? A strong debut is excellent, but follow-through (singles, visuals, performances) will matter for long-term impact. Will a father-son collaboration happen? The industry is watching to see whether Wizkid will appear on or push a track with Champz, or remain hands-off. How will the sound evolve? Already the EP shows promise, but as the young artist grows his voice, will he deepen lyrical themes and broaden production?
These are the questions on the minds of many, but time, they say, will tell.
In summary, Champz’s arrival on the global scene is more than a novelty; it signals that age barriers in music are continuing to fall, that African talent is rising earlier and more internationally, and that legacy stars like Wizkid are now seeing the next generation of their family stepping in. For Champz, the milestone is huge, and now the real work begins.
