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Falz Reveals Inspiration Behind Law Career and His Father’s Lasting Influence
In a recent interview with media host Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian singer and rapper Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, opened up about his journey into law, addressing the common assumption that he pursued the profession due to the immense success of his father, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana.
Contrary to popular belief, Falz explained that his choice to study law was not influenced by pressure from his father’s achievements but rather by the stories and experiences of those who had been impacted by Femi Falana’s activism.
Falz reflected on his early years, sharing how, even as a child, he often encountered people who had stories of how his father had stepped in to fight for their rights.
These encounters, he said, left a significant mark on him, making him admire his father’s dedication to justice.
“I wouldn’t say I was pressured into studying law because of my dad, but growing up, I heard so many stories about how my father had fought for different people.
Every time someone heard my surname, they’d immediately ask if I was related to Femi Falana and then proceed to tell me how my dad had helped them,” Falz recounted during the conversation.
These experiences sparked a desire in him to follow a similar path, not out of obligation, but out of admiration for the work his father was doing.
“There was this sense of pride in knowing that my dad was out there fighting for justice,” Falz remarked.
He added that seeing the positive impact his father had on so many lives made him aspire to emulate that level of commitment to others.
However, his legal career would not last long as his passion for music took over.
After completing his law studies, Falz practiced for nearly two years before transitioning fully into music.
He began to gain popularity around 2014 when his music career started to take off, and the law firm he worked with became a thing of the past.
Falz explained that though his legal career was short-lived, it was an important chapter of his life, one that grounded him and helped shape his approach to societal issues, which he continues to address through his music today.
Falz has since become a prominent voice in Nigeria, not only through his songs but also through his activism.
He has used his platform to speak out on various social justice issues, including police brutality and government accountability, much like his father did through the law.
Despite leaving the courtroom behind, Falz has found his way to carry on the legacy of advocating for the people.
Two Nigerian music stars, Rema and Asake, have earned a place in former U.S. President Barack Obama’s annual list of favorite songs for 2024.
On Saturday, Obama shared his handpicked selection of tracks from the year, and both artists’ songs were included.
Rema’s hit single Yayo and Asake’s collaboration with Travis Scott on Active made the prestigious list..
The list also saw the inclusion of another African artist, South Africa’s Tyla, who was featured for her song Jump, a track featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
In addition to the African stars, Nigerian-American singers Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji also appeared on Obama’s playlist.
Shaboozey’s A Bar Song and Adetunji’s Kehlani were celebrated for their unique sound, adding diversity to the mix.
As expected, the list also featured big names from the global music scene, with legendary artists like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G all making an appearance.
These mainstream stars continue to dominate the music industry, but Obama’s inclusion of emerging artists such as Rema and Asake shows his appreciation for a variety of musical genres.
On sharing his list with his followers via X (formerly Twitter), Obama encouraged fans to explore the tracks, saying, “Here are my favorite songs from this year!
Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist, and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
Welcome Back To The Weekend! Today we’ll be going back to Nigerian Singer, Olamide’s Hit Songs. Olamide released his first single titled “Eni Duro” in 2011.
Now here’s a list of Some of his biggest hits;
1. Motigbana
2. Loading
3. Lagos Boys
4. First Of All
5. Durosoke
6. Eni Duro
7. Wo!!
8. Melo Melo
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