Falz the Bahd Guy is easily one of the most talented individuals in the Nigerian entertainment industry, that’s if he isn’t at the peak echelon of the talent list.
A charismatic, Falz is a man who defies the odd with his music and personality. Always prepared to wage war against the authorities regardless of the snide remarks from his colleagues and some nefarious naysayers on social media.
Simply put, Falz is an entertainment polymath. From appearing as Tobi Bakre’s ‘better’ twin in Brotherhood to agitating against the underwhelming performance of the government during the #EndSARS protest in 2020; then going into the studio to drag the chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Falz is an embodiment of talent and it’s safe to say he excels in all.
Falz whose real name is Folarin Falana is one of the most reliable entertainers in the Nigerian entertainment industry. He isn’t as controversial as the self-acclaimed African Giant, Burna Boy, however, he isn’t regarded as a notable voice in his generation.
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Falz who is a rapper, actor and content creator (he made skits in 2014-2016) has excelled in various fields. As a matter of fact, he remains the only certified musician to have grabbed an award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).
In this article, the writer will be acknowledging Falz’s brilliance and will be honoring him with his roses in due season.
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Falz Understands The Quintessence Of Storytelling Via Music
At the 2020 Headies Award ceremony, Falz bagged deservedly four award, predominantly for the hugely influential fourth studio album, Moral Instruction.
Moral Instruction was released in 2019, becoming a music project that encapsulated the struggles of the common and the discrepancies ongoing in the Nigerian community. Additionally, the album addresses societal issues such as corrupt politicians, corruption, police brutality, prostitution, social injustice and internet fraud.
The album was recorded in Nigerian pidgin and samples musical recordings from Fela Kuti.
The sensational rapper described it as a movement, re-education and re-orientation. Falz deserves his roses and should be recognized for his immense contribution in enlightening his followers and the youths across the country.
He is an artiste who knows when to put aside the jokes and lecture his listeners through his creativity and wit.
Becoming An Unapologetic Activist
While several Afrobeats musicians have enjoyed comparison to the legendary music connoisseur and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Falz is the only modern artiste who has been able to replicate the demeanor of Agbami Eda.
Unapologetically speaking his truth, Falz has also engaged in numerous nationwide protest such as the #EndSARS protest in 2020 and also condemning the heinous Lekki Tollgate massacre that brought an abrupt end to the now infamous incident.
It would be recalled he was also actively involved with the #OccupyLagos protest in February 2021 alongside renowned skit maker and social media content creator, Mr Macaroni whose real name is Adebowale Adedayoā an event where the latter was picked up and assaulted by the Nigerian police.
In the next couple of years, Falz and Macaroni have delivered speeches at consecutive #EndSAR memorials. As a matter of fact, the aforementioned individuals took it upon themselves to educate their populace about the 2023 general elections.
This man is not only using his platform to entertain his audience, he is also educating and enlightening them; admonishing the youths to take control of the future of their beloved nation, Nigeria.
Conclusion…
It is apparent that Falz the Bahd Guy isnāt a faux activist seeking the validation of his generation, instead he is a man prepared to go against the authority.
Despite emerging from a lineage of legal practitioners, Falz preferred to delve into the entertainment because he understands that his jurisdiction goes beyond the courtroom.
The entertainment polymath has continued to use his magnanimous platform to wage war against the injustice in the society and has also admonished his fellow countrymen to engage in their civic duties and reconstruction of their nation.
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