Popular Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, has opened up about why he decided to put his legal career on hold in pursuit of music.
Although he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 after studying law at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, and attending the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, said balancing law and entertainment became increasingly challenging as his fame grew.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Behind The Story podcast, the 35-year-old entertainer noted that while combining both professions was possible, sustaining an active legal career alongside a successful music career proved difficult.
Sharing one of the moments that influenced his decision, Falz recall appearing in court when the judge recognized him beyond the legal profession.
“There was a day in court when I announced my appearance, and the judge asked, ‘Are you not the one doing something on the side?’” Falz recounted.
He explained that at the time, some lawyers already knew him as the son of renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, while others were beginning to recognize him through his growing presence in the entertainment industry.
Falz said the incident made him realize that his increasing popularity could become a distraction in legal proceedings and potentially affect clients’ confidence in his ability to focus on their cases.
“Imagine becoming even more famous and showing up in court. It could create distractions and make some clients feel I would be too occupied with music and other engagements. It would have been difficult because my face is already out there,” he said.
Recall that Falz first gained widespread attention in the music industry in 2011 with the release of his debut single, Wahz Up Guy, and has since established himself as one of Nigeria’s leading entertainers.
What do you think? Can someone successfully balance a demanding professional career with life as a public celebrity, or is choosing one path sometimes the better decision?
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