Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive – Music In Africa |

A man with a beard and glasses wears a blue LA cap, green bandana, green sports jersey, and chain necklace, posing with his fists up against a pink background—channeling the bold spirit of Nigerian rap icon Falz.

His rise to global prominence was solidified with his 2018 song This is Nigeria. But it began in 2014 with Marry Me off his debut album Wazup Guy.

As a young artist known for his video skits, he created an online challenge ahead of releasing the song ‘Ello Bae (Hello Babe)’. In it he tries to romance a woman who appreciates him and his ambition, but is looking for a man with money. It remains a common hashtag when TikTokers post about love and money.

In 2017 he released ‘Wehdone Sir (Well Done, Sir)’, a witty takedown of people…