Nigerianvocalist, humorist and performer Folarin Falana, widely recognized as Falz Tha Bahd Guy, has been in the spotlight recently in anticipation of the End SARS memorial event, which is set to occur on the 20th of October 2021.
In preparation for the End SARS memorial event, Falz took to social networks to reveal a car procession commemorating one year since the #EndSARS demonstrations that occurred in Nigeria in 2020.
Alongside well-known personalities like Mr Macaroni, he utilized their verified social media accounts on Tuesday to distribute e-fliers for the car procession taking place on Wednesday, October 20, at Lekki Tollgate.
This article aims to provide insights into Falz; keep reading for further information.
Profile Summary
Full name
Folarin Falana
Nickname
Falz
Date of birth
27th October 1990
Age
31 years as of 2021
Place of birth
Lagos
Parents
Femi and Funmi Falana
Nationality
Nigerian
Occupation
Rapper, actor, songwriter, attorney, comedian
Falz’s Biography
His complete name is Folarin Falana, and he was born on October 27, 1990, to Nigeria’s esteemed human rights campaigners and lawyers Femi and Funmi Falana in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Falz’s fatherFemi Falana is a former President of the West Africa Bar Association (WABA) renowned for advocating for journalists, activists, and marginalized individuals in society.
The rapper has a sister named Folu Falana; Falz is a Nigerian by heritage and was 31 years old in 2021.
Education
Folarin Falana is well-educated, having attended Leo’s Catholic Primary School for his early education and later transitioning to Olashore International School in Osun state, where he finished his secondary education. Following in his parents’ academic footsteps, he later enrolled at the University of Reading to earn an LLB Honors degree in Law. After graduating from Nigeria Law School in Abuja, Falz was called to the bar in 2012.
Career
Falz has been passionate about the entertainment sector since his teenage years; during high school, the gifted rapper founded a music group called The School Boys with his friends, where he honed his skills.
He launched his first music project in 2009 titled Shakara: The Mixtape, which featured a collection of his recordings. In 2011, he released several singles that propelled him further into the entertainment sphere, but he only gained broader recognition in 2014 with the release of his debut studio album.
Falz is acknowledged for his integrity and is among the Nigerian figures who are not embroiled in controversies; he is the creator of Bahd Guys Records, through which he distributes his tracks.
Some of the notable songs Falz has produced include; Bop Daddy, This Is Nigeria Soldier, One Trouser, Soft Work, Bahd Baddo Baddest, Something Light, Child of the World, Foreign, Marry Me, Challenge, Alakori, Ello Bae, La Fête Chemistry, Oliver Twists II, Celebrity Girlfriend, Hypocrite, 406 Na D Code, The Bahd Guy, Too Many Women, Wehdone Sir, Karishika, among others.
In addition to music, Falz is a performer and comedian; some films he has appeared in are Quam’s Money, Chief Daddy, Merry Men, Your Excellency, Muna.
Personal life
Falz is currently single, and there are no reports on his potential dating status. Nonetheless, he has been speculated to have dated Simi and Chindinma Ekile in the past, but both female musicians have since dismissed the rumors.
Net worth
While the specifics of Falz’s net worth remain undisclosed, he is recognized as one of the highest-earning Nigerian artists in the field.
