This is Nigeria Makes Waves for Rapper Falz
Falz's refrain "This is Nigeria/see how I'm living now" begins as angry and ends as a lament. At the end, Falz does not tell us what to do about the unholy mess he has showed us. If art holds up mirrors to society that artist themselves are a part of, then it may be time to acknowledge their rightful place as bewildered witnesses, just like the rest of us, writes Saratu Abiola for The Guardian.
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Nigeria:
Falz's 'This Is Nigeria' and the Business of Distraction
Guardian, 29 May 2018
Giving it some thought, Glover having created something that Falz found resonant enough to build on is not surprising. The most obvious similarity is that both artists have an… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Hip-Hop Star P Diddy Hails Falz's 'This Is Nigeria' Video
Premium Times, 27 May 2018
American hip-hop superstar, Sean Combs, alias P Diddy, has hailed Nigerian rapper, Folarin 'Falz' Falana, for his new video, 'This is Nigeria'. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Falz Premieres First Ever Music Concert Movie Nationwide
Vanguard, 2 March 2018
Nigerian rapper, actor, and songwriter, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz is set to release his debut cinematic production Falz Experience: The Movie to the delight of his… Read more »
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