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Falz…MTV Base
Falz
Born Folarin Falana, Falz, also known by the moniker Falz The Bahd Guy, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor and songwriter.
Falz’s distinct rapping style, which he describes as “Wahzup music,” involves him using a faux Yoruba accent to rap over catchy Afro-pop beats.
Falz is a lawyer by trade. He graduated from Nigeria Law School in Abuja in 2012 and still practices law on the side, as reported by Encomium.