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Boluwatife “Bolu” Balogun, the 14-year-old son of Nigerian music icon Wizkid, has sparked excitement online after sharing a short rap snippet teasing his music debut.
The clip, posted on social media, shows the teenager confidently delivering bars about success, drive, and ambition, adopting the motto “Get rich or die trying.”
Fans praise Bolu’s flow and confidence
The video has drawn widespread reactions, with many fans praising Bolu’s rap skills and stage presence despite his young age.
The post, which originated from an Instagram story, gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), racking up thousands of engagements and reactions from across the Afrobeats community.
Mixed reactions trail rap teaser
While several users applauded Bolu’s talent, others questioned whether his rise might be boosted by his father’s fame. Some pointed to Wizkid’s past comments dismissing rap as “boring” and “dead,” calling the move ironic.
However, a few industry figures, including rapper Olamide and music platform NotJustOk, reportedly expressed support for the young star’s effort.
Despite the mixed reactions, Bolu’s snippet has firmly placed him in the spotlight and fans are already anticipating his full debut track.
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Singer Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, has thrown shades at Wizkid for declaring himself the number one artiste in Nigeria.
Recall that Wizkid had in a post on his Instagram story declared himself ‘001’ of the Nigeria music industry.
His declaration came amid the Afrobeat supremacy tussle between Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido.
The debate which has been questioned by singer Tiwa Savage, labeled Davido as ‘001’ and Burna Boy as ‘002’.
However, reacting to Wizkid’s declaration in the comment section of a viral post, Israel DMW made fun of the singer for having hit song.
“Na by mouth? Drop gbedus shit”, Israel wrote.
Popular Nigerian musician Wizkid has proclaimed himself the leading Afrobeat artist in Nigeria.
The singer made the bold declaration amid the ongoing controversy about Nigeria’s “Top 3” singer.
Recall that the popular ‘Big 3’ term is used to refer to Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy who are celebrated as the country’s most dominant global musical exports.
However, breaking his silence amid the social debate, Wizkid in a post on his Instagram story, declared himself the top artiste in the Nigeria music industry.
“Type sht. Big Wiz. Number 1″, Wizkid wrote on a whiteboard.
The post has ignited fans debate about who reign supreme in the industry.
Wizkid’s declaration came a month after the famous Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage reacted to singer Tems exclusion from “Afrobeat Big 3“.
While questioning the criteria used for the selection, Tiwa said, “I feel like it’s unfair to have conversation about the Top 3 and not mention Tems”.
Music executive Ubi Franklin has weighed in on Nigerian superstars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, who are popularly referred to as Afrobeats’ “Big 3.”
Speaking in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Franklin explained that it would be difficult for the trio to collaborate, stressing that their positions as the “Big 3” make them rivals rather than collaborators.
The talent manager noted that there are fierce competitors in every industry, using the rivalry between top Nigerian banks to buttress his point.
He, however, claimed that the beef between the Afrobeats stars isn’t beyond entertainment, emphasing that he has never heard his associate Davido gossip about Wizkid and Burna Boy to his inner circle and he believes it’s mutual.
“It would be difficult for Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy to come together. I will speak for Davido, I have never heard him for once said something ill about Wizkid or Burna Boy. And I’m sure it’s the same for them. But the environment [industry] they are will make it difficult for them to work together.
“It’s like the rivalry between the top banks in Nigeria. In every industry, there is the big 3,”he stated.
Jada Pollock, Wizkid’s manager and partner, has emphasized that family takes priority over societal expectations.
The mother of three shared on her Instagram story that her main concern is raising her children and keeping her relationship healthy.
She reflected on attending a friend’s wedding, where she caught the bouquet, a moment that confirms she is still unmarried.
Pollock said that life has no fixed timeline and everyone’s path unfolds in its own time.
She said these experiences remind her that personal priorities, like family and love, matter more than following public pressure or online opinions.
She said building a strong family and nurturing meaningful relationships remain at the centre of her life, regardless of societal judgments.
She wrote: “And then I caught the bouquet yesterday! Society and the internet often push certain narratives, but raising my kids and nurturing a balanced, healthy relationship has always been my priority.
“Watching one of my closest friends get married yesterday was truly beautiful; it reminded me that there are no time limits in life. Our hearts know when the time is right, and nothing is predetermined – it’s all about God’s timing”.