- Wizkid’s son has issued a public statement to address insecurity in Nigeria. He posted on X that he belonged to a generation that “refuses to remain silent” and declared that they “will not accept a future filled with fear.”
- He concluded his remarks with a prayer for the protection of missing children and healing for the nation.
Boluwatife Balogun, aka Champz, son of superstar musician Wizkid, has joined the ranks against the growing insecurity and challenges facing Nigeria.
Champs posted a powerful message on his X (formerly Twitter) account, positioning himself as part of a fearless generation determined to create a better future for the country.
His message comes amid a surge in school kidnappings and instability in the country.
Champs wrote:
“I am speaking today not because I am special, but because I am part of a generation that refuses to remain silent. We are the future of this country and we will not accept a future filled with fear. May God protect every child who is still missing and may God heal this country we love so much 🙏”
The statement quickly attracted attention, showcasing the engagement of young Nigerians, including those from prominent families, in demanding national accountability and peace.
In other news… Nigerian pop singer Yemi Alade has reflected on the significant difficulties she faced when trying to break into the music industry early in her career.
The “Johnny” singer revealed in a recent podcast that sexual harassment was a major challenge she faced, recalling that when she was a teenager, music executives often harassed her during meetings and studio sessions.
”, “In the early days, I thought all I needed was my talent because that’s all I had. I didn’t have a bank account full of money to fund myself.
“I just had talent and passion and a commitment that I made to myself and a commitment that I believed God made to me. So, I always tried to show it. I was told I needed to work harder, so I worked harder, but it wasn’t enough. I needed to get to some doors and when I got to the door, they didn’t want my talent, they wanted something else.
“A lot of times, from business meetings to studio sessions or even winning certain awards, you might have a managing director or any other executive who tries to rub your thigh under the table. And I was just a teenager. My grandfather was rubbing my leg and I couldn’t speak because I was in shock.
“We were in a real business meeting. Why are you rubbing my thigh? I had to think to myself and decide if music was what I wanted to do because sexual harassment had become so rampant. But something inside me told me to keep using my talents. So, I showed up anyway. If the door was open for me, I would walk in. If the door was closed in front of me, I would walk away.”
The singer said she found success in the music industry when she realized she “need to stop walking in the door and start breaking down walls.”
