{"id":25613,"date":"2025-12-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=25613"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:50:29","slug":"wizkids-son-ready-for-fame-but-his-mom-says-no-social-media-explodes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/24\/wizkids-son-ready-for-fame-but-his-mom-says-no-social-media-explodes\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizkid\u2019s Son Ready for Fame, But His Mom Says No Social Media Explodes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Oluwanishola Ogudu, the first baby mama of Afrobeats superstar <strong>Wizkid<\/strong>, has revealed that she has been declining multiple show invitations for their son, <strong>Boluwatife Balogun<\/strong>, popularly known as <em>Champz<\/em>. Her decision has sparked a wave of public reactions, with many Nigerians praising her approach. One commenter noted, <em>\u201cI respect Shola for protecting her son\u2019s childhood. Fame can wait.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In a statement shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Ogudu explained that the choice was driven by her desire to prioritize her son\u2019s growth and development over early exposure to live performances. Supporters echoed this sentiment online, with another fan writing, <em>\u201cChampz is talented, but he\u2019s still young. Let him grow at his own pace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cWe want to say a Big Thank you for the countless show invitations and for considering Champz. Due to his age, we\u2019re prioritising development over live performances for now, and have had to decline show bookings. We truly appreciate the interest and understanding,\u201d she wrote. Many applauded her stance, calling it the kind of intentional parenting the entertainment industry needs. <em>\u201cThis is the kind of parenting we need in the industry\u2014intentional and protective,\u201d<\/em> one user commented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ogudu emphasized that they are taking a slow and deliberate approach to nurturing the 14-year-old\u2019s budding music career. She noted that they prefer to build gradually rather than rush him into the spotlight \u2014 a move some parents might not make. As one observer put it, <em>\u201cSome parents would rush their kids into the spotlight. Glad she\u2019s choosing development first.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cAs the saying goes, you walk before you run. We\u2019re building patiently and intentionally and look forward to future opportunities when the timing is right,\u201d she added. Fans also expressed excitement about Champz\u2019s potential, with comments like, <em>\u201cWizkid\u2019s son already has star power. 2026 is going to be interesting.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Despite turning down performance invitations, Ogudu hinted at exciting developments ahead, revealing that new music from Champz is expected to drop in <strong>2026<\/strong>. This announcement generated even more buzz, with one fan saying, <em>\u201c2026 new music? We\u2019re ready. Champz is coming for the next generation of Afrobeats.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Boluwatife, the eldest son of Grammy-winning artist Wizkid, has already shown strong interest in following in his father\u2019s footsteps. Videos of him freestyling and showcasing his musical talent frequently surface on social media, earning him a growing fan base. Some fans have praised his early work, noting, <em>\u201cThe EP was impressive for his age. If he\u2019s this good now, imagine him in a few years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oluwanishola Ogudu, the first baby mama of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, has revealed that she has been declining multiple show invitations for their son, Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz. Her decision has sparked a wave of public reactions, with many Nigerians praising her approach. One commenter noted, \u201cI respect Shola for protecting her son\u2019s childhood. 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