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Falz's Biography in Summary

Folarin Falana (born October 27, 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, media personality, filmmaker, and actor.

Before his professional career as a music artist began in 2009, the Nigerian star began his calling in secondary school, when he formed a group called "The School Boys" with a friend. Falz rose to prominence after releasing the song "Marry Me," which featured Ladipoe and Yemi Alade on vocals.

He currently runs his own independent record label, Bahd Guys Records. In 2014, he released his debut album, Wazup Guy. Stories That Touch, his second album, was released in 2015.

He released 27 in 2017 and Moral Instruction, his fourth studio album, in 2019.
 

Falz's Early Life & Education

Falz was born on October 27, 1990, in the Mushin local government area of Lagos State. He has a sister named Fola Falana.

His parents, Funmi Falana and Femi Falana, are renowned lawyers and human rights activists. He completed his legal studies and was called to the bar in 2012 after graduating from the Nigeria Law School in Abuja.

Falz attended St. Leo’s Catholic Primary School in Ikeja for his primary education and later Olashore International School in Osun State for his secondary education. He pursued his higher education at the University of Reading, England, earning an LLB honors degree in Law.

Falz's Career

Falz's interest in music started during secondary school. He formed a music duo named "The School Boys" with a friend and released some of their recordings as a mixtape titled "Shakara: The Mixtape" in 2009.

He gained traction in the Nigerian music scene with singles like "WazUp Guy," "High Class," and "Currency" in 2011.

In 2014, Falz was recognized by tooXclusive as one of the "Artistes To Watch in 2014." He released his debut studio album, "Wazup Guy," on May 30, 2014. The album featured tracks produced by Studio Magic, DJ Woske, Tin Tin, and Spellz, among others. It included guest appearances from artists like Olamide, Show Dem Camp, Phenom, and Yemi Alade.

Falz released several hit singles such as "Ello Bae" and "Marry Me." His second studio album, "Stories That Touch," was released in November 2015.

He won awards for his acting roles, including "Best Actor in a Comedy Movie/Series" at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for his role in "Jenifa's Diary" and the "Viewer's Choice Best New International Act" at the 2016 BET Awards.

Falz collaborated with Simi on the EP "Chemistry" in 2016. He surprised fans with the release of his album "27" on his 27th birthday in 2017. The album featured prominent artists like Davido, Olamide, Burna Boy, and more.

In 2018, he released the music video "This Is Nigeria," inspired by Childish Gambino's "This Is America," addressing Nigerian social issues. The song was banned by the NBC, leading Falz to sue them for N100 million.

In 2020, Falz launched his film production company, House21TV, along with a new comedy series, "Therapy."

Falz's Personal Life

Rumors once linked Falz romantically with Simi before her marriage to Adekunle Gold. However, these speculations were dispelled. As of now, Falz is single with no children or spouse.

All Falz latest songs and videos

Awards & Nominations

• 2014 Scream Awards Best New Act of the Year
• Best Rap Act of the Year
• 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
  Best New Act to Watch
  Best Collaboration of the Year
• The Headies
  Best Street Hop Artiste of the Year
• 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
  Best Actor in a Comedy Movie/Series(Jenifa’s Diary)
• 2016 BET Awards
  Viewer’s Choice Best New International Act
• 2016 City People Entertainment Awards
  Album of the Year(Stories That Touch)
• 9th Nigeria Music Video Awards
  Best Afro Hip Hop Video(Karashika)
• WatsUP Tv Africa Music Video Awards
  Best African Newcomer Video
  (“Bahd Baddo Baddest”)
  Best African Hip Hop Video
• Artiste of the Year
  Album of the Year( Stories That Touch”)
• The Headies
  Best Rap Album ( Stories That Touch”)
  Best Collabo( Soldier)
  Best Street Hop Artiste of the Year(Ajebutter22 featuring Falz for “Bad Gang”)
• City People Music Award ( Alternative Artist of the Year)
• 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Award
  Best Album of the Year ( Chemistry)
  Best Rap Act of the Year
  Best Rap Single( Something Light)
• The Headies
  Best Rap Album (27)
  Best Performer
• 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
  Best Supporting Actor (New Money)
  Best Rap Single (Talk)
  Best Rap Album
• 2019 The Headies
  Album of the year ( Moral instruction)
• 2020 Best Rap Single ( Bop Daddy” featuring Ms. Banks)
• 2021 Net Honours
  Most Popular Musician

Filmography

• 2015 Jenifa’s Diary
• A couple of days
• 2016 Tinsel
• 2017 10 days in sun City
• New money
• 2018 Merry men: The real Yoruba demons
• Chief Daddy
• Merry men 2
• 2019 Muna
• Your Excellency
• 2021 Quam’s Money

Discography

• Wazup Guy (2014)
• Stories that Touch (2015)
• 27 (2017)
• Moral instructions (2021)
• Something Light
• Alakori
• Chemistry
• Sweet boy
• Wehdone sir
• Jeje
• La Fete

Falz Moral Instruction Album Released in 2018

• Hypocrite
• After All Said and Done
• Amen
• E No Finish
• Follow Follow
• Paper
• Brothers Keeper
• Johnny
• Talk

Falz 27 Album Released in 2017

• Alright
• Child of the World
• Next
• Bahd Baddo Baddest
• Boogie
• Confirm
• My Money
• Way
• Get Me
• I Do It
• Jeje
• La Fete
• Le Vrai Bahd Guy
• Polished
• The Lamba Song
• Wehdone Sir

Falz Stories That Touch Album Released in 2015

• Ello Bae
• Everybody (Thank You)
• Love You Pass
• Karishika (Part2)
• Kabiyesi
• Karishika
• Chardonnay Music
• Celebrity Girlfriend
• Clap
• Soldier
• Time Difference
• Kawosoke
• My People
• Soft Work
• Workaholic
• Soupe

Falz Chemistry EP Released in 2016

• Show You Pepper
• Chemistry
• Enough
• Foreign
• Cinderella
• Shake Your Body
• Want To

Falz Bahd Album Released in 2022

• Ice Cream
• Roger Milla
• Inside
• Tender Love
• Woman
• Gentleman
• Another Me
• All Night
• Beautiful Sunflower
• Parampe
• Knee Down
• Pull Up

Falz Wazup Guy Album Released in 2014

• Currency
• Right Now
• O Pari
• 123
• Wazup Guy (Remix)
• How Far
• Intro
• Wazup Guy
• Marry Me
• High Class
• Hold Something
• Jessica
• Oh God
• See Me
• Senator
• The Advice
• Toyin Tomato
• Toyin Tomato (Skit)
• Cool Parry

Download Falz Latest Single Released Songs Below

• Alakori

• Better Cover

• Bop Daddy

• One Trouser

• One Trouser Video

• Squander

• Squander (Video)

• Squander (Remix)

• Squander (Remix) Video

• Regards To Your Mumsi

• Rise Up

• Mercy

• Mercy (Video)

• Body Language

• This Is Nigeria

• Oga

• Oga (Video)

• Ice Cream (Video)

• All Night (Video)

• Knee Down (Video)

• Gentleman (Video)

• Baby Boy

• Owa

• Owa (Video)

• Yakubu

• Yakubu (Video)

• Ndi Ike

• Operation Sweep

• Ndi Ike (New Song)