Folarin Falana (born 27 October 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian musical artist who boasts of a successful legal career and also bank as a songwriter, actor, and television personality. Falz was born into a family with an extensive law background on October 27, 1990, in Mushin, Lagos Nigeria. Though he is a lawyer by profession, the singer has won more hearts with the mic than in the law court. He is best known for his funny Yoruba accent and music style, which he calls ‘Wahzup Music.’ The style is a combination of hip-hop, old-school sound, and funny lyrics.

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Falz was born into a family with an extensive law background on October 27, 1990, in Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria. But, he is from Ilawe in Ekiti State. He had his elementary education at St. Leos Catholic Primary School, Ikeja, after which he moved to Olashore International School, Osun State, for his secondary school education. Upon completion, Falz proceeded to the University of Reading, United Kingdom, from where he earned an LLB honors degree in Law after graduation.

He was called to the bar in 2012, after graduating from Nigeria Law School in Abuja. The Afro-pop singer is the only son of his parents, who are also human rights activists and lawyers. His career choice as a lawyer was influenced by his parents. They sent him to law school, where he performed well and started practicing afterward.

However, after a few years of being a good lawyer, he decided to follow his passion. Although his parents objected at first, they eventually gave in to his decision.  Despite being a musician, he has not completely abandoned his legal duties. However, due to his busy schedule, he cannot afford full-time law practice. But, he gives legal advice and carries out other minor legal duties. He is also doing well as a human rights activist.

Falz is the son of a prominent legal practitioner and human rights activist, Femi Falana. Born on December 30, 1958, in Lagos State, the singer’s father is the former National Chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP). He contested the Ekiti State governorship election in 2007 but lost the political race.

Femi is married to Funmi Falana, a respected lawyer and women’s rights activist. She is the National Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), a reputable non-governmental organization that fights for the right of children and women. Aside from Falz, Mr. and Mrs. Falana have two other children, Folakemi and Foladele. Both are girls, which makes Falz the only male child with two sisters. Unfortunately, there is no information about their personal life or career in the media.

CAREER

Falz started with his friends while in secondary school. They formed a group called “The School Boys.”He made his apparent effort in 2009 when he released a mixtape of some of his recordings titled Shakara: The Mixtape. Falz debuted in the Nigerian music industry with the single “WazUp Guy” in 2011, followed by “High Class” and “Currency.”

In 2014, he released his debut 18-track album, “Wazup Guy’ which featured Olamide, Show Dem Camp, Phenom, and Yemi Alade. Falz released an official single in 2015 titled “Ello Bae”, which was his first solo effort after his first album.

Later in 2015, he released his second album, Stories That Touch, which contains hit tracks like Kabiyesi, Karashika, Soldier, and Soft Work. In 2016, Falz collaborated with Simi to drop a seven-track Chemistry EP, which Sess produced. On his birthday in 2017, he released his third album, 27, containing seventeen tracks.

This album featured hit tracks like “Bhad Baddo Baddest”, “Wehdone Sir “, and “Something Light “, with appearances by top artists like Davido, Olamide, Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry, Sir Dauda, Medikal, Terry Apala, and Ycee on the project. In 2018, he dropped a video titled “This Is Nigeria,” which mirrors the societal issues affecting Nigeria.

In 2022, he released a 12-track album titled BAHD. It featured artists like Tiwa Savage, The Cavemen, BNXN, LAX, Chike, and Mavin Records’ new signee, BoySpyce.Aside from music, Falz is also a talented actor who has featured in movies and TV series. He is notable for his role as Segun in Jenifa’s diary. Falz unveiled his film production company, House21TV, in 2020. Folarin is also an activist who has spoken against the tyranny and injustice of the government.

PERSONAL LIFE

Falz is currently single but has been rumored to be in a relationship with Simi and Chidinma Ekile. A claim both singers refuted.

 

NET WORTH

Falz reportedly has an estimated net worth of over $5 million,