Tag: THIS IS NIGERIA
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Falz’s ‘This is Nigeria’ video showcased at Paris museum
Palais de Tokyo, an art museum in Paris, capital of France, has placed the visuals of ‘This is Nigeria’, Falz’s 2018 socio-political satire single, on display since July 2019. Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz took to his Instagram to share the news on Sunday. The talented entertainer said he was at the popular gallery for the…
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Falz sues NBC over ban of ‘This is Nigeria’
Nigerian rapper and actor, Falz has filed papers in court challenging the ban placed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on his song, “This is Nigeria”. The court documents were filed through Falz’s lawyers, Adepetun Caxton-Martins Agbor & Segun (ACAS-Law), on November, 6, 2018, three months after the NBC sent a letter to JODAJ…
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MURIC commends NBC over banning Falz’s ‘This is Nigeria’
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has reacted over the ban of Falz’s video,’This is Nigeria’ by the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). The group on Monday released an official statement signed by the leader of the group, Prof. Ishaq Akintola. MURIC had earlier said the video was offensive to the sensitivity of Muslims especially as the…
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Falz blows hot over ban of ‘This is Nigeria’
Nigerian rapper, Falz is not happy at the moment. The entertainer is angry over the ban of his song ‘This is Nigeria’ by the Nigerian broadcasting corporation (NBC). Recall that Islamic group, Muslim Rights Concern called for the song to be banned because some ladies in hijab were dancing Shaku Shaku and they believed it…
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NBC bans Falz’ ‘This is Nigeria’
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has banned Falz famed song ‘This is Nigeria.’ This was disclosed in a letter from the NBC dated 6th August 2018 and signed by its Zonal Director, Igomu Onoja. According to NBC, a part of the song – “This is Nigeria; look how we living now everybody be criminal” has…
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I anticipated backlash over hijab-wearing girls in my video-Falz
Nigerian rapper, Falz has said he anticipated the backlash he got over his ‘This is Nigeria’ video. The video is an offshoot of Gambino’s version of ‘This is America’. Falz addressed a myriad of topical Nigerian issues in the video, one of which is the Chibok and Dapchi schoolgirls’ abduction. Recall that after the release…
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Falz undresses Nigeria’s social ills in #ThisisNigeria
Nigerian rapper and actor, Falz is no doubt one of the most versatile entertainers in this clime. While Falz can decide to create dance-able music, he also doesn’t hesitate to make socially relevant songs. A case in point is ‘Wehdonesir’. The talented entertainer is back with a new song titled ‘This is Nigeria’. The song…