Popular Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, known professionally as Falz, has shared his uncertainty about raising his future children in Nigeria, citing the country’s persistent security issues, economic instability, and the personal risks linked to his outspoken activism.
Falz made the comments during a conversation on the Dear Ife Series podcast, hosted by Ifedayo Agoro. When asked whether he would consider raising his children in Nigeria, the rapper admitted the question caught him off guard.
“Ah! That’s a deep question. I didn’t expect to hear this question. I haven’t really thought that far, let me not lie,” he said.
He continued:
“But it’s something that I can’t actually say ‘yes’ to because of what we are talking about—the insecurity in the country, threats due to my activism, and Nigerians’ docility.”
Falz emphasized that while he remains hopeful about Nigeria’s future, he cannot give a definitive answer at this point.
“It’s something I cannot outrightly say ‘yes’ to. And it’s so sad. But I can’t also outrightly say ‘no’ because I’m pro-Nigerian and I really believe that we can actually get it right. But I don’t know, I don’t know, but let’s see [laughs],” he added.
Currently single and without children, Falz has long been an advocate for social justice in Nigeria and played a visible role during the #EndSARS movement.
