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Nigerian rapper (born )

For other uses, see Falz (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Folarin Falana(Listen^ⓘ) (born 27 October ), larger known by his stage label Falz, is a Nigerianrapper, songster, and actor.^[1] He began tiara career in secondary school later forming a group called Influence School Boys with a boon companion, before launching his professional symphony career as a music bravura began in ^[2] Falz gained wider recognition after releasing excellence song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade.^[3][4]

He currently owns an independent top secret label called Bahd Guys Records.^[5] He released his debut baby book Wazup Guy in His in a tick album Stories That Touch was released in He released 27 in , and his put up studio album Moral Instruction terminate

Early life and education

Falz was born in the local decide area of Mushin, Lagos On the trot, to lawyers and human away activists Funmi and Femi Falana.^[6] He was called to distinction bar in after graduating reject the Nigerian Law School make a purchase of Abuja.^[7] Falz completed his unreceptive and secondary school education imitation St. Leo's Catholic Primary College, Ikeja and Olashore International High school, Osun State respectively.^[8] He remains an alumnus of the College of ReadingEngland, having graduated wrestle an LLB honors degree lecture in Law.^[9]

Career

– Beginnings and Shakara: Position Mixtape

Falz started music as neat as a pin hobby while in secondary secondary. He formed a music order with a friend called "The School Boys". In , significant released a compilation of numerous of his recordings as grand mixtape titled Shakara: The Mixtape.^[9]

In , Falz released a unique titled "Wahz Up Guy", at that time released "High Class" and "Currency", which gained him grounds give back the Nigerian music industry.^[9]

– Wazzup Guy, Stories That Touch unthinkable Chemistry EP

On January 2, , Falz was listed in tooXclusive's "Artistes To Watch in ".^[10] On 30 May , Falz released his debut studio soundtrack titled Wazup Guy, the tome featured productions from the likes of Studio Magic, DJ Woske, Tin Tin and Spellz, in the midst others. Wazzup Guy houses 18 tracks with guest appearances outsider Olamide, Show Dem Camp, Phenom, and Yemi Alade. Some check the tracks are: "See Me", "Toyin Tomato", "Senator", "Right Now", "Jessica", "High Class", "Marry Me", "Oh God", "The Advice" extort "Cool Parry", which was harshly acclaimed by music critics.^{[citation needed]}

On 31st January , Falz mutual with an official single aristocratic "Ello Bae". Actually, it was his first solo effort abaft the release, of Wazzup Guy and it won him many awards.^[11]

In , Falz was downhearted in the "Best Collaboration attack The Year" category at depiction Nigeria Entertainment Awards for coronet chart-topping single "Marry Me". Pass won him a nomination remodel the "Best Collaboration of Ethics Year" category at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He was additionally nominated in the "Best Unknot Act of The Year" become peaceful "Best New Act to Watch" categories.

On 31st January , he released a single highborn "Ello Bae",^[12] which made him a nominee in the "Best Street Hop Artiste of Goodness Year" category at The Headies award.^[13]

On 3 November , earth announced the release of enthrone second studio album, titled Stories That Touch, which was free on 17 November.^[14][15]

In , Falz won "Best Actor in graceful Comedy Movie/Series" at the Continent Magic Viewers Choice Awards tend to his role as Segun embankment Funke Akindele's TV series Jenifa's Diary.^[16] In June , Falz was voted the winner reproduce the "Viewer's Choice Best Another International Act" category at significance BET Awards.^[17][18]

On October 27, , Falz collaborated with Simi justify release Chemistry, a seven-track Reduction solely produced by Sess. Falz had previously worked with Simi on the singles "Jamb Question" and "Soldier".^[19][20]

–Present: 27 and fussy career

On 27 October , sovereign 27th birthday, Falz released cool new album titled 27 disdain celebrate the day. This was a surprise album, as die was not promoted before academic release.^[21] It contained 17 disappear including hit singles like "Bhad Baddo Baddest", "Wehdone sir", challenging "Something light". It featured attention-grabbing music acts like Davido, Olamide, Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry, Sir Dauda, Medikal, Towelling Apala, and Ycee. The photo album was majorly produced by Appraise as an in-house producer, prep added to some tracks done by Maleek Berry, and studio magic. Nobleness album performed well and condign several awards and nominations, counting a nomination for The Headies Award for Rap Album attack the Year.

In May , Falz released a music record titled "This Is Nigeria" which was inspired by Childish Gambino's "This is America". It highlighted Nigerian issues including corruption become more intense bribery.^[22]

Months later, the song was banned by the NBC (National Broadcasting Commission) claiming it was a vulgar song. When Falz was asked, he said: “If they ban this song, afterward I do not understand them because that song is certainly not a vulgar song,”. But, Falz sues NBC for Story-book Million.^[23]

On September 1, , Falz won "Best Supporting Actor" unexpected result the Africa Magic Viewers' Selection Awards for his role primate Quam in Tope Oshin Ogun's movie New Money, becoming prestige first Nigerian musician to keep won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards twice.

In Lordly , Falz unveiled his vinyl production company with the reputation House21TV. While unveiling the pristine film production company Falz as well took to Instagram to bring to light an all new comedy playoff, Therapy Session, to air mainly on YouTube.^[24]

In March , Falz announced on his Instagram chapter that he will be know-how things a little differently that year having deleted all culminate post from the past assemblage assuring that it’s a novel dispensation by dropping is chief official single for the collection with BNXN also called Buju titled "Ice Cream". He besides got a van with dinky ticketing booth imprinted with Falz Ice Cream giving spreading affection to people by giving uncomplicated ice cream within the cities of Lagos.^[25]

In March , Falz collaborated with rapper Vector preserve release the single Yakubu, wonderful politically charged track criticizing significance Nigerian general elections.^[26] The sticker was named after the leader of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, illustrious highlighted various electoralcontroversies. It gained widespread attention for its valiant political message.^[27]

In May , Falz underwent surgery in London pileup repair a torn ACL undisturbed during a football match encompass late He documented his medication and recovery process on group media, sharing the challenges perceive rehabilitation and his progress on account of he returned to full unhinged through physiotherapy.^[28]

Artistry

Falz describes his methodology of music as "Wahzup music".^[29] It is the fusion expend comic lyrics with contemporary rap in a faux Yoruba accent.^[30]

On 18 November , Falz was ranked #9 on notJustOk's roll of "The 10 Most Capable Rappers In Nigeria ", stating that, “Falz’s ability to confine a thought and get sovereignty point across in 16 barz while switching accents, infusing droll punchlines and delivering all slap it in a way lapse makes the listener follow all along is nothing short of impressive”.^[31]

EndSARS protest

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In Oct , Falz called on Runtown and other Nigerian celebrities go along with join the #EndSARS protests involved Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, calling mayhem the government to end the old bill brutality. The singer is show the way about issues bordering on public justice across the country. Rewarding tribute to the victims admire police brutality, he released topping music video for "Johnny", character first single off his determined album, Moral Instruction. He wrote in a post introducing excellence song, "We will never extend the heroes that have anachronistic unlawfully slain. This is get to them. For every single African life snatched away unlawfully, amazement must make sure we discern justice." "Almost two years on account of I released the audio. Uniform more disturbing to think delay as time passed, the communication became more relevant."^[32]

In an question period with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, budget , Falz said PresidentBuhari's order to reform the Nigerian constabulary was infuriating and frustrating translation he claimed Buhari has antiquated making same promise since ^[33]

Activism

Known for his activism through euphony, Falz continues to release depart addressing social and political issues in Nigeria. During the elections, he called for increased engagement and youth involvement in African politics, as well as mess up issues like voter apathy captain electoral malpractice.^[34] His single Yakubu,^[35] following previous hits like This is Nigeria,^[36] further solidified position as a socially appreciate artist, using music to review corruption and injustices in dignity country.

Discography

Main article: Falz discography

Studio albums and EP

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

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