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  • Falz raises case for arrested Kano musician Mohammed Yusuf

    Singer Folarin Falana who is more known as Falz The Badh Guy, has waded into the story of an arrest of a musician, Mohammed Yusuf, that was reportedly arrested for talking about the Kano State governor.

    Uploading a story posted on BBC News PIDGIN on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Falz called on anyone who knows the singer to get in touch with him.

    “HATE to see stuff like this,” he wrote.

    “This is 2019. Any individual who feels defamed by any statement made by another person can sue for libel or slander under the law of defamation. It is shameful to see public officers using the machinery of the state to harass citizens and attempting to hinder our inalienable freedom of expression.

    “Anyone who knows the musician Mohammed Yusuf personally should please get in touch with me. We NEED to contend this unjust sentence. #JusticeForMohammed.”

    The singer who is apparently suspending his role as a musician to act out his profession as a lawyer has been getting commendations from followers.

    mc_lively, “It’s insane… what these people do…it’s simply insane!! They do these ridiculous things with impunity.”

    “Femi Falana Jr Speaking not Falz…. Falz is on suspension for now!, writes Iamperrymartins.

    iam_trod “Our Human rights are now human lefts..So help me God.”

    activist_9ja said, “Can you imagine. Nigerians are not ready to fight for their right. I wish all celebrities can be like you not hailing them to get money” while mr_adeoluwa said, “D reason I wanted to study Law, Dey rather gave me “fencing & wiring.”

  • Falz surprises fans at CBN concert in Abeokuta

    NIGERIAN rapper, Folarin Falana, aka Falz the Bahd Guy who was not mentioned in any of the promotional materials or listed among the performing artistes, made a surprise appearance at the CBN Concert in Abeokuta, ogun State.

    Jude Abaga, aka M.I however surprised fans when he introduced the actor/comedian/musician/ jack-of-all-trades, master-of-all.

    The show which was sponsored by Gulder and legend had a couple of highlights but this was definitely the scene stealer, as fans were left in shock when the rapper got on stage, leaving many stunned.

    The disbelief quickly turned to excitement as Falz set out to give the fans a night to remember, performing hit after hit.

    The rapper has been raddled with controversy since the release of his Moral Instruction E.P, but that didn’t stop him from giving a great performance.

  • On Falz the Badh guy’s Nigeria

    Folarin Falana, aka Falz the Badh, is the son of a human rights lawyer, Femi Falana. Falz’s hit song, ‘This is Nigeria’, few hours after the visuals was released, the video got over one million views on Youtube.

    His track had the message, “This is Nigeria, where everybody be criminal, politicians wey thief billions no dey go prison o…

    “This is Nigeria. No electricity. But the people are still working hard. Yet they say we are lazy.”

    This generated a lot buzz on social media, as fans accused the talented act of being too hard on government and religious leaders. Some clerics called for his head and even threatened him with a law suit

    The versatile rapper, actor, and songwriter bagged another AMVCA award to buttress how prolific his career has been.

  • Lady runs off with Falz’s Jacket at MTN Pulse Invasion, Kwara

    An excited young lady grinned in satisfaction as she grabbed onto Falz’s jacket during the Surprise Celebrity Visit of the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion. Popular Nigerian artiste, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, had just handed her his jacket, to the screaming delight of the hundreds of people who had thronged UNILORIN to watch what would happen at the Pulse Invasion.

    This was the second time the artiste had appeared on the Invasion train as he had thrilled the students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta (MAPOLY) and the Federal University of Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in October.

    The Invasion berthed at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and was later taken to Kwara State Polytechnic, on Monday, November 12 with the Sales Village experience. Students gathered around the Village for three days to play and have fun as they interacted with various MTN products and services.

    On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of students and passersby gathered around the Pulse Invasion Surprise Celebrity Venue to watch curiously, for what would happen. Their curiosity was sated when Falz walked into the school to meet a screaming audience waiting for him. He performed chart toppers and the screams of excitement continued throughout the show. The love for the star was apparent when he handed over his jacket to a fan in the audience who wore it like a badge of honour.

  • Nigerians applaud singer Falz over sexual violence video

    Nigerians and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) have lauded singer, Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz for addressing sexual violence in his latest music video.

    The reactions came after the award wining artiste announced the release of the video titled “Child of the world” on his social media platform @falzthebahdguy FALZ – “Child Of The World” official video out”

    According to DSVRT, it acknowledged Falz’s effort to speak up about “real life issues” on their official twitter account.

    @DSVRT “We would like to use this medium to appreciate Falz for spreading the word on Sexual Abuse in the recently released video for his song, Child of the World.

    “Together we will tackle this menace. Thank you for pointing Survivors in the direction of Help and Justice @falzthebahdguy”.

    There has been a popular demand for Nigerian music artistes to use their art to speak on issues affecting the Nigerian society and lifestyle.”

    While Some Nigerians took to Twitter to praise the idea behind the music video others called on more artistes to do same .

    @iambussie “In a country where we got artiste doing songs and videos just for the commercial value, its rare to see the kind of Falz”.

    @alpha_jenner “Falz touched sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS and suicide all at once with Child of The World. So far Falz seems to be doing everything as an artist to speak against societal problems”.

    @elsieisy “Our celebrities don’t speak on social issues,

    Let’s pay attention to the ones speaking up in an amazing way”

    @ifol_ “From child of the world to this is Nigeria to whatever the next project is we just want you to know we your fans at proud of you”.

    @t_riumphant “Cool how Falz could treat topics like rape, HIV and suicide in one video.Child of the world is lit”.

    @ecstacy “Falz is touching important subjects with his music and that my people, is outstanding”

    #Childoftheworld”.

    @michealeyitayo “The message in this video is so deep and encouraging our society needs more musicians like you @falzthebahdguy #ChildOfTheWorld”.

    “@wojayz “Falz is a great guy that uses music to communicate on real issues, #ChildOfTheWorld video is a masterpiece. Beautifully executed, I had been anticipating a video, and yes, I worried that it may not interpret the message well Kemi Adetiba did a fantastic job”.

    Others said the idea behind the song was well depicted by ex Big Brother Naija housemate Bambam in the music video.

    She acted as the “Child of the world” who was sexually harassed by her uncle.

    Also, societal pressure forced her to get involved in sexual acts with rich men to raise money to live a certain standard of life.

    This latest video is reminiscent of the music video titled “This is Nigeria” which was released by Falz earlier this year, also touching on issues affecting the Nigerian populace.

    Meanwhile, Kemi Adetiba the music video director, thanked Nigerians for the feedback on the new video as it is currently YouTube’s number 1 trending video.

    “Overwhelmed by the avalanche of messages and reposts on the new “Child of the World” video

    It felt great to go back to where it all started… Music Videos.

    Thanks to Falz for being an incredible Artiste, an amazing song, and thinking I was the one able to interpret it.

    Thank you to Toyin Abraham and Bambam for giving up their precious time and bending to my creative madness.

    Thank you to those clicking to watch. I see what you’re doing to the numbers And it isn’t even 24 hours yet’” Adetiba said.

  • Is this Nigeria?

    Lawyer turned musician Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz the bad guy has been trending online since last week for reasons I don’t know and was not interested in knowing. The amount of information overload on social media is such that one has to choose what he or she wants to know to avoid unnecessary distractions.

    It was not until last Thursday that a colleague asked if I had heard or watched the latest song by Falz titled This is Nigeria and I said I had not. He showed me the video and after watching, it struck me why he has been subject of discussion in many circles online and offline.

    The song is a sad commentary on the situation of the country which vividly captures the breakdown of law and order in every sector of our society and the sordid situation we have found ourselves as a nation.

    The lines below from the controversial songs are indeed a true reflection of what our dear country has become:

     

    This is Nigeria [yea]

    No electricity daily oh [eh]

    Young people are still working multiple jobs

    And they talk say we lazy oh

    This is Nigeria [eh]

    There’s plenty wahala sha

    Fulani herdsmen still dey slaughter

    Carry people dey massacre

    This is Nigeria

    Bombs in my area, this is democracy

    Political hysteria

    Yahoo yahoo don tear everywhere now

    And we act like it’s so cool

    Casting the p and being castigated just for trying to be noble

    This is Nigeria, look at my nation ooh

    Sarz stop me for road, any explanation,

    You go talk am for station oh

     

    Falz reminds me of late Afrobeat, king Fela Anikulapo-Kuti  who was more of a social crusader who sang many songs to campaign against injustice in the country.

    Those in government and many others may not find the song funny. At a time we are trying to project a good image of the country and highlight the supposed dividends of democracy, Falz song underscores our motion without movement as a country.

    Falz’s song questions the promise of change, but the lyrics are truths we have to live with and urgently do something about them.

    How do we explain that indiscriminate killings and kidnappings by terrorists, herdsmen and other gangs of gunmen that has become the norm? Try as much as the security agents have, the killers have continued to have a free reign.

    More than those we get to hear about, there are many unreported cases which make some parts of the country very unsafe more than ever before.

    We are not at war, but we are having mass killings and burial. How did we get to this level of brigandage? Security men who are supposed to be law enforcement agents are the law breakers themselves.

    In an explosive reporter’s diary last week, an   investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo paid his way to Lagos and back to Abuja with a car without any required paper.  At a point, a policeman who collected N20,000 from him advised that he should claim armed robbers took his bag when he is asked for his paper at the next check point!

    Like Falz sang, This is Nigeria.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Between Falz’s and Childish Gambino’s state of affairs’ video

    Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, aka Falz The Bahd Guy, stirred the hornets’ nest when he released the remake of American rapper, Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ video.

    Although, both tracks speak about societal ills, there is the issue of specificities as regards location.

    All over the world, it is a common thing to see people speak up against their government and music is fast becoming an essential tool for voicing out such misgivings. At a time when there is a growing concern about security the world over, it is not surprising how widely both tracks were received.

    Although Falz received knocks with some opining that the video is a rehash of someone else’s creativity, he has also been receiving accolades from the world scene. Two of the world’s biggest Networks, CNN and Aljazeera recently profiled his video and the issues it seeks to address.

    Because of the difference in locale, the issues addressed by both artistes tend to have differences. Gambino’s messages tilt towards mass shootings, racial murders, drug use, gun violence and whatnots.

    Falz on the other hand sings about internet fraud, corruption in government offices (citing the N36 million allegedly swallowed by a snake), corrupt political office holders, rising insecurity, mass hysteria by way of prosperity preachers, and lack of adequate electricity.

    But there is a meeting point. While drug use has always been an issue in the United States, it is a growing concern in Nigeria. So is the issue of mass shootings.

    For instance, in his video, Gambino depicts the murder of a choir, a subtle reference to the 2015 massacre at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Falz also references the mass murder being orchestrated allegedly by  herdsmen in the North and some parts of the Middle Belt.

    While Gambino tells his story using graphic representations, Falz tried to tone down the gore, perhaps because the Nigerian audience appears not to be ripe for such representations.

  • Falz to perform at BBNaija live eviction on Sunday

    Falz to perform at BBNaija live eviction on Sunday

    Rapper, actor and songwriter Falz “TheBahdGuy” will set the BB Naija stage on fire during the Live Eviction Show this Sunday at 7PM.

    Born Folarin Falana, Falz began his music career during his secondary school days, when he and a couple of friends formed a group called “The School Boys” but it was only in 2009 when his professional music career began; one can only expect a thrilling performance and BB Naija viewers are privileged to watch him perform two months ahead of his USA tour, which begins in April.

  • Falz marks 26th birthday

    Falz marks 26th birthday

    Folarin Falana; ‘Falz’ is a household name known both in music and the movie industries, who won Best Actor in Comedy Movie/Series at 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for his role as “SEGUN’ in Funke Akindele’s TV series titled: Jenifa’s Diary.

    He is a fast rising Nigerian rapper and sSon of highly respected lawyer and activist Femi Falana. Falz was born into a family of three children on October 27, 199o, he attended St Leos Catholic Primary School in Lagos Nigeria and later to Olashore International Secondary School, Osun state Nigeria.

    After studying law at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom he moved back to Nigeria to attend law school and was called to bar in February 2012.

    Falz, who is still a practising barrister, has decided to still keep that part of him alive and still goes to court when the opportunity arises.

    His music career started from his teenage days while he was in secondary school. He took it to another level in 2007 when he put together, a mix tape titled:’ Shakara’. He has been identified as a great talent by music veterans like Eldee, Don Jazzy and M.I. He is known for his trademark witty punch lines, short humorous Instagram videos, infusion of local dialects, and comedic lines.

    Falz released a single titled “Waz Up Guy” in 2011, He went on to release ‘High Class’ and ‘Currency’ which gained him more grounds in the Nigerian music Industry.

    He was nominated for ‘Best Collaboration of The Year” at 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for his chart-topping single titled “Marry Me”.

    His stage name Falz the Bahd Guy came from, short version of his last name, Falana. BAHD Guy is a title and acronym for Brilliant And Highly Distinct.

    “I am quite shy but when I’m in the booth or on stage, I’m a different character,” he says.

  • Falz launches album in style

    Falz launches album in style

    FAST-RISING Hip hop singer, Folarin Falana, aka ‘Falz the Bahdguy’, last Sunday, launched his debut album titled Waxup Guy, at the Ember Creek, Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, amidst pomp and circumstance.

    “The album”, according to Falz, “is meant to show my versatility. I did a lot of hip hop, a lot of Highlife and some Afrobeat in it. I brought a few talented individuals on board. I had Olamide, Yemi Alade, Saeon and a couple of others. It is a mix of different sounds, just to show how versatile I am and how much I can make good music.”

    Falz, son of popular lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, said the 18- track album with extra songs, was largely inspired by his childhood influences, including the likes of Tribesmen and Plantashun Boiz. “I grew up listening to their kinds of music. My environment also inspired my music. I schooled in Osun State and the University of Reddington in the United Kingdom. It is a mix of everything with different kinds of flavour in it,” the artiste added.

    Falz, also a lawyer, said his father has given him the desired support in his choice of career. “He is behind me all the way. He believes that whatever a person wants to do, it should be taken all the way. It is not easy, but I have to combine it. In the next five years, I see myself as an international superstar. I should have won an international award and I should have gone global,” he said.

    Among the artistes who performed at the show were Hip hop duo, Outta Town, Slyde and Dizzy. Also present at the show were guests from the business and political circles.