Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name as Falz, is a well-known rapper and activist from Nigeria who has declared that he will back any politician he can completely trust.
He clarified that he has never openly supported any political party or politician, stating that his advocacy has always been centered on motivating Nigerians to actively participate in elections.
“Just a point of correction: I’ve never, in 2023 or at any point, openly supported any politician or political party. I’ve only actively encouraged people to go out to vote and get their intentions known.”
“What I clamor for is a free and fair democratic process, that people let their intentions be known, and that people go out to vote. These, I think, are very important to strengthen our democracy in this country.”
“I’ve never actually stuck out my neck for any politician for obvious reasons. We’ve been going in cycles, and it just seems like almost the same crop of people we keep on reshuffling. At the end of the day, it’s tough to even sit anywhere and vouch for a Nigerian politician in 2026.”
“If I see someone that I feel 100 per cent is the one, maybe I would. But as it stands, I’m just trying to be cautious. I’m trying not to outrightly stick out my neck for anyone.”
“If it didn’t matter, there wouldn’t be vote-buying if it didn’t matter.”
“If there is an overwhelming majority, it would be incredibly difficult for them to cheat that.”
I believe I really like what Falz is doing because he’s using his platform to speak out and make a difference. His approach might not be popular with everyone, but I appreciate his courage and authenticity. It’s important to support artists who stand up for what they believe in, rather than criticize them for trying to create change.
