Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife Balogun, has stirred excitement on social media after sharing a teaser of what appears to be his debut single.
The 14-year-old posted a short video on his Instagram page on Sunday with the caption: “Champion’s Arrival videographer, DIKASTUDIOS, producer iamhosana_.” The clip, which has attracted over 30,900 likes and more than 1,000 comments, features Tife performing a confident rap verse that has drawn praise from fans and music lovers.
In the video, Tife delivers lines that many described as bold and self-assured, saying, “Shoutout to the OGs in the game, but it’s time to pass on the baton,” and “I’ve got zero competition.” The young artiste, who is the son of Wizkid and his former partner, Shola Ogudu, showcased a strong stage presence and lyrical confidence that have fueled comparisons to his father.
The clip quickly went viral across social media platforms, with users on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram commending Tife’s delivery and confidence. Some fans suggested that he could be following in Wizkid’s musical footsteps.
On X, user #mubamz expressed admiration for the teenager’s talent, writing, “Shoutout to all the OGs in the game but it’s time to pass on the baton to Champion. Iyen Bolu na??? I’m here for it like mad!” Another user, #knightbrolow24, commented, “If this song go do numbers pass ‘you know who’, this app no go contain us o.”
Similarly, #dabuthegemini praised Tife’s apparent natural gift for music, saying, “This kid inherited that for real. It’s clear he got it in his veins.”
Instagram users also joined the conversation, pointing out Tife’s striking resemblance to Wizkid and applauding his lyrical confidence. User #sir_richie_derrick joked that Wizkid might have found a future rival in his son, saying, “Wizkid go born person wey go give am hard time oo. Wizkid competition just start.”
Others echoed the sentiment, with #omotoye.modupeoluwa commenting, “Lion no dey born goat,” while #_wfromeo wrote, “Nothing wey anybody fit tell me. Una don die for this industry. The voice is fire.”
Capturing the general reaction, user #Plugboi171 urged the teenager to make his official music debut, writing, “Abeg make he do drop song.”
The viral video has further heightened anticipation among fans eager to see if Tife Balogun will take after his father and make a mark in the Nigerian music industry.
