During an event in Lagos on Sunday, April 2, renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, revealed why his son, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, is always at odds with the government. Falana explained that his son’s confrontational attitude towards the government stemmed from his experiences growing up.

Falana revealed that his frequent arrests as a legal practitioner always bothered his son, who viewed him as a criminal. He recalled a conversation with someone who asked him to speak to his son about stopping his constant embarrassment of the government. Falana retorted by asking which government he was referring to and offering to give the person his son’s number so that they could speak to him directly.

Falana attributed his son’s fighting spirit to the fact that he grew up watching his father frequently getting arrested. When Falz was six years old, he asked his mother why his father was always being arrested when their teacher had taught them that only criminals were arrested. His mother explained that in Nigeria, under the military regime, only two sets of political suspects existed, namely those who were out to expose the government’s criminality and those who supported the government. Falana’s son was thus exposed to the realities of Nigeria’s political climate from a young age, and this shaped his worldview

Endsars memorial: We will never allow the shabby attempt to erase their legacy” Falz vows

In 2021, Falz, the Nigerian rapper and activist, paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the EndSARS protest. He had been a vocal supporter of the movement, and on the occasion of its second anniversary, he made a solemn commitment on his Instagram page. The rapper pledged to never let the memory of the fallen heroes fade away, and to always honor their bravery.

Falz promised to fight against any attempts to erase the legacy of the EndSARS protest and the people who stood up for their rights during the movement. He emphasized the importance of remembering their sacrifices, and pledged to continue to speak up against injustice and oppression in Nigeria. The rapper’s statement was widely praised by his fans and fellow activists, who lauded his commitment to the cause

Falz, Mr. Macaroni storm Lekki toll gate

In memory of those who lost their lives during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020, Falz, alongside Mr. Macaroni and other activists, took a bold step by staging a procession at the Lekki toll gate.

The activists had a car procession with blaring horns and waving flags at the toll gate, where protesters were believed to have been shot and killed.

Despite the warning from the Lagos Police Command against the breakdown of law and order in the state, the activists were determined to honor the memory of the fallen heroes