Folarin Falana (born October 27, 1990), known professionally as Falz, is a multi-talented Nigerian rapper, songwriter, actor, and lawyer. He began his career while he was in secondary school when he formed a group called The School Boys alongside his friend. Falz began his professional career as a musician in 2009 and has risen to become one of the most prominent superstars in Nigeria.
After releasing the song “Marry Me,” which featured Poe and Yemi Alade on vocals, Falz gained more popularity. Currently, he is the owner of Bahd Guys Records, a small independent record company.
In 2014 he released his debut album Wazup Guy and 2015, he released Stories That Touch, his second sophomore album. He released 27 in 2017 and Moral Instruction, his fourth studio album, in 2019.
Early Life and Education
Falz was born to attorneys and human rights advocates Funmi and Femi Falana in Mushin, local government are, Lagos State.
After earning his degree from the Nigeria Law School in Abuja, he was called to the bar in 2012. Falz finished his elementary and senior education at Olashore International School in Osun State and St. Leo’s Catholic Primary School in Ikeja, respectively.
He holds an LLB honors degree in law and is a graduate of the University of Reading in England.
Career
Falz got his start in music as a hobby in high school. Together with a buddy, he founded “The School Boys,” a musical ensemble. Shakara: The Mixtape, a collection of some of his recordings, was released by him in 2009.
2011 saw Falz release the track “Wahz Up Guy,” followed by “High Class” and “Currency,” which helped him establish himself in the Nigerian music scene.
Falz’s debut studio album, Wazup Guy, was released on May 30, 2014. The album included productions from artists including Studio Magic, DJ Woske, Tin Tin, Spellz, among others.
Falz made a comeback on January 31, 2015, with the release of “Ello Bae,” an official song. Actually, Wazzup Guy was his first solo effort following its publication, and it garnered him a number of honors.
Falz planned the release of the music carefully because it came out right before the holiday season of love.
For his number-one single “Marry Me,” Falz received a nomination at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards in the “Best Collaboration of The Year” category.
At the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, it earned him a nomination in the category of “Best Collaboration of The Year.” Additionally, he received nominations for “Best Rap Act of the Year” and “Best New Act to Watch.”
Falz introduced House21TV, the name of his film production firm, in August 2020. Falz used Instagram to announce his new film production firm as well as Therapy, a brand-new comedy series that will only be available on YouTube.
In March 2022, Falz and Buju (BNXN) released “Ice Cream,” their first official single for the year. Additionally, he purchased a van with a ticketing counter embossed with Falz Ice Cream, which he uses to spread love by dispensing free ice cream throughout the cities of Lagos.
Falz Net Worth
Falz is a super talented Nigerian rapper, singer and actor. He has a net worth of $4 million. He has made fame and money through his music and acting career.
Activist
Falz urged Runtown and other well-known Nigerians to participate in the #EndSARS rallies in Lagos, South West Nigeria, in October 2020, calling on the government to put an end to police brutality.
The musician is outspoken about social justice concerns all throughout the nation. He released a music video for “Johnny,” the lead song from his last album Moral Instruction, as a memorial to the victims of police brutality.
In a post introducing the song, he stated: “We won’t ever forget the heroes who were brutally murdered. For them, this is.
We have to see to it that justice is served for each and every Nigerian life that has been illegally taken.” “I’ve been making the audio available for about two years. It’s even more unsettling to consider how the message has changed through time.”
Album
- Wazup Guy (2014)
- Stories that Touch (2015)
- 27 (2017)
- Moral Instruction (2019)
- BAHD (2022)
Personal Life
People have been asking, is Falz married? The singer is not yet married and doesn’t have a girlfriend. She has heavily linked with fellow singer, Simi who got married to Adekunle Gold.
Falz was also rumored to be dating Yemi Alade, although there are all rumors as the talented rapper and singer is still single.
Social Media
- Instagram: @falzthebahdguy
- Twitter: @falzthebahdguy
