Ace Nigerian singer and rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known
as Falz, has started the New Year with the release of his single
tagged “Talk”.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the video of the
song, which is directed by Prodigeezy, features Falz driving
alongside his guys with different scenes relating to the lyrics
played out.
‘Talk’ is a socio-conscious record that addresses critical
happenings and advises the youths to be wary of ‘greedy
politicians.’
As the 2019 general election draws near, the artiste uses lyrics
of the song to address critical leadership issues and advised
Nigerians, especially the youths, to speak up for what they truly
want.
Falz, now popularly known by industry watchers as a ‘Music
Activist’, had earlier hinted fans that he would release an album
titled ”Moral Instruction” on Jan. 15.
He said of the album: “There is a dire need for us to redefine
the concept of humanity and morality.
“There is a pressing need for re-education and re-orientation of
the people, for this is the only way we can restore sanity.”
NAN reports that Falz, a lawyer turned singer, began his
professional career as a music artiste in 2009, and currently owns
an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records.
He is the son of Femi Falana (SAN), a Nigerian human rights
activist and lawyer.
The music artists came to limelight after his song “Marry Me”
(featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade) won him a nomination in
the “Best Collaboration of The Year” category at the 2015 Nigeria
Entertainment Awards.
In 2018, Falz released a controversial audio/visual song “This
Is Nigeria”, a mock-up of American rapper Childish Gambino’s “This
Is America”.
It addresses societal issues prevalent in Nigeria, including
SARS brutality, codeine abuse, and killings in some parts of the
country.
The video of the song highlights the nation’s issues especially
violence and corruption in politics, policing, and religious
bigotry.
The song was, however, banned by National Broadcasting
Commission (NBC). (NAN)
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