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 reports that the video of the song, which is directed by Prodigeezy, features Falz driving alongside other men, while different scenes relating to the lyrics of the song 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
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 January 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 artiste 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 police Special Anti-robbery Sqaud 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.
Below are some of his fans reaction to the song.
Falz scored a Hat Trick with this new video
“4 year Tenure, 3 Years Holiday”⚽️
“We buy your story, but you no give us CHANGE”⚽️
“The yawa wey we see, no be the security wey you promise” ⚽️
He is the real MVP of this 2019 season https://t.co/tdzJQTqhxc
— Ebube The Statesman (@akaebube) January 11, 2019
Falz keeps breaking tables😂
The part where those using broom to pack dirts keeps pouring it out, APC😭😭#talk— Fine Girl😍 (@PattyAmaka) January 11, 2019
“4 Years Tenure 3 Years Holiday” Falz with a strong shade towards Buhari. In a Time where some of his mates are telling us to do Blood he is telling us the reality of a Failed President. What a Man 👑#Talk
— KinG NomSo👑 (@ani_nomso) January 11, 2019
Falz speaks the truth, the absolute truth. Fela would have been so proud of this jam #Talk
— KING 👑 (@DanSholz_) January 11, 2019
1. Falz is not a selective font size activist.
2. Falz is the closest artiste to Fela we’ve seen since the legend’s death.
3. Falz is a national treasure and must be protected at all cost!#Talk— Damilola. A (@LivingInNigeria) January 11, 2019
Falz steadily dissing our government while your MCM is fighting for bigger font after shouting Ye for 3mins #Talk
— Henry_D_NAVIGATOR🌋🌋 (@Brotheus_IV) January 11, 2019
Falz himself is joking about the issue but you people that use paracetamol for another persons headache is complaining. Pele oh minister for human feelings affairs. 😒
— PASTOR OLA 😇 (@Biisi96) January 9, 2019
Falz is the only artiste with mind
Steadily dissing the Government
Others just de claim Fela by wearing Fela polo 😂😂#Talk— Trouble Maker 😒 (G.O) (@ObongRoviel) January 11, 2019
Falz himself is joking about the issue but you people that use paracetamol for another persons headache is complaining. Pele oh minister for human feelings affairs. 😒
— PASTOR OLA 😇 (@Biisi96) January 9, 2019
His colleagues in the music industry like rapper MIabaga gave a surprising remark about the song. “Falz needs to be protected at all costs”.
Falz needs to be protected at all all all all costs people!!!!!! https://t.co/O9L2vcXpsQ
— Yung denzL (@MI_Abaga) January 11, 2019
“4 years Tenure, 3 years Holiday” – Singer #Falz begins the new year with a hit single ‘#Talk’#FalzTalk
Is he making sense or not? #NigeriaDecides2019 pic.twitter.com/vA9cukueya
— 9jas.com (@9jasdotcom) January 11, 2019
