Today, we focus on Falzthebadguy as he is popularly known on his instagram page, Falz as he is known in the music industry and Folarin Falana, a name he was officially given by his parents.
He is a star worthy of recognition as he created a niche for himself in the already overpopulated music industry. He has shown people out there that no matter how populated an industry is, there is always room to become a star.
Presently, an inspiration to many struggling artists in the Nigerian music industry, Falz started out in another industry and make known in the music industry in 2014. Although he had always had a love for music. He is a lawyer by profession and the son of the legal luminary Femi Falana SAN.
Little wonder he rose the way he did, but he did not leave his life to happenstance under the pretext that he is from a prominent family. He took his destiny in his hands as he went in search and created a niche for himself.
Born on 27 October, 1990, Falz shot into the limelight after his song ‘Marry me’ won him the ‘Best collaboration of the Year’ ‘Bes ‘Best New Act To Watch’ category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Other events which he had been nominated are the Scream Awards Nomination in 2014 for the ‘Best New Act of the Year’ and ‘Best Street Hop Artist of the Year’ in the The Headies 2015 event.
He has so far won two awards both in 2016 as ‘the Best actor in a comedy/movie series’ in the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and in the 2016 BET Awards as the ‘Viewers Choice Best International Act.’
He is known for his ability to fuse comic lyric with contemporary hip hop in a faux Yoruba accent.
Congratulations Falz and keep the light burning. He is a classic case of having great belief in one’s talents and determination. He is a star to watch out for in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 ,2020 and so on.
Cheers.