Afrobeats artist Wizkid’s eldest son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife Balogun, has generated significant public interest following the release of a teaser suggesting his forthcoming debut single.
The fourteen-year-old posted a short video clip on his verified Instagram account on Sunday, captioned: “Champion’s Arrival videographer, DIKASTUDIOS, producer iamhosana_.” The post has since attracted over 30,900 likes and more than 1,000 comments.
In the video, Tife delivers an original rap performance marked by confidence and lyrical flair. Among his notable verses are the lines, “Shoutout to the OGs in the game, but it’s time to pass on the baton,” and “I’ve got zero competition.”
Tife, the first child of internationally acclaimed Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (professionally known as Wizkid) and his former partner Shola Ogudu, appeared poised and self-assured throughout the clip. The post quickly went viral, prompting widespread commentary across major social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Online reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with many users commending the young performer’s composure, stage presence, and apparent musical talent. Several observers also remarked on his striking resemblance to his father and the confidence expressed in his lyrics.
An X user with the handle @mubamz quoted one of Tife’s lines and commented: “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, predicted commercial success for the song, writing: “If this song go do numbers pass ‘you know who’, this app no go contain us o.”
Similarly, @dabuthegemini praised Tife’s apparent inheritance of his father’s musical ability, stating: “This kid inherited that for real. It’s clear he got it in his veins. ‘Shoutout the OGs in the game but it’s time to pass on the baton to the champion.’”
Instagram users echoed similar sentiments. @sir_richie_derrick humorously noted potential artistic rivalry between father and son, writing: “Wizkid go born person wey go give am hard time oo. Wizkid competition just start.” Another commenter, @omotoye.modupeoluwa, added, “Lion no dey born goat.” Meanwhile, @_wfromeo described the teenager’s performance as exceptional, writing: “Nothing wey anybody fit tell me. Una don die for this industry. The voice is fire.”
Reflecting the general public enthusiasm, user @Plugboi171 urged the young artist to officially release the full track, commenting: “Abeg make he do drop song.”#newsafro_
