Wizkid’s son Champz reveals inspirations behind debut EP

Champz, the 14-year-old son of global superstar, Wizkid, has opened up about the musical influences shaping his breakthrough project, Champion’s Arrival.

In a recent interview with Glitch Africa, Champz mentioned UK rappers and Afro-fusion artists J Hus, Asko, Nines, and Clavish as key inspirations behind his debut EP.

The young rapper’s sound blends Afro-swing and UK drill styles, characterised by gritty flows and street-rooted narratives.

Champion’s Arrival has broken records, reaching Number one on Apple Music Nigeria’s top albums chart within five hours of release and amassing over a million streams in 24 hours.