Net Worth & Profile
Falz Net Worth and Biography
Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz is one of the wealthiest rappers in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $4 Million.
Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz is one of the wealthiest rappers in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $4 Million. He became prominent for popularizing political and conscious rap in the Nigerian Music Industry, which was dominated by dancehall and afrobeat music at that time. Here is how Falz could generate his $4 Million net worth.
Bio Data
| Real Name | Folarin Falana |
| Date of Birth | 27 October 1990 |
| Gender | Male |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Career | Musician |
| Net worth | $4 Million |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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Biography
Falz was born on the 27th of October 1990, he was born to renowned lawyers and human rights activists Funmi and Femi Falana. He attended St. Leo’s Catholic Primary School, Ikeja, and Olashore International School for primary and secondary education. He then proceeded to the University of Reading England, where he graduated with LLB honors in Law.
Falz’s interest in music began when he was in secondary school. He formed a music group with a friend called “The School Boys” in 2009. He also released a compilation of some of his recordings as a mixtape titled Shakara: The Mixtape in 209.
In 2014, Falz released his debut studio album titled Wazup Guy, an 18-track album with guest appearances from Olamide, Show Dem Camp, Phenom, and Yemi Alade. It featured productions from the likes of Studio Magic, DJ Woske, Tin Tin, and Spellz, among others.
Aside from his musical career, Falz ventured into acting in 2015, featuring in Jenifa’s Diary as Segun. He has since then featured in numerous movies and won numerous awards in the Nolly wood Industry,
In the same year, he released the second studio album, titled Stories That Touch. In 2016, Falz collaborated with Simi to release Chemistry, a seven-track EP solely produced by Sess. They had previously collaborated on several hit singles “Jamb Question” and “Soldier”
On 27 October 2017, his 27th birthday, Falz released a new album titled 27 to celebrate the day. This was a surprise album, as it was not promoted before its release. It contained 17 tracks including hit singles like “Bhad Baddo Baddest”, “Wehdone sir”, and “Something light”.
In 2019, he released his most critically acclaimed album, Moral Instruction. The album addresses societal issues such as corrupt politicians, corruption, police brutality, prostitution, social injustice, and internet fraud.
Career Success
Although Falz began his musical career in 2009, he became well-known after releasing the song “Marry Me” featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade. The song earned him three major nominations at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He was also nominated for the ” Best Street Hop Artiste of The Year” in the 2015 Headies award.
In 2016, Falz won “Best Actor in a Comedy Movie/Series” at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for his role as Segun in Funke Akindele’s TV series Jenifa’s Diary. He was also voted the winner of the “Viewer’s Choice Best New International Act” category at the 2016 BET Awards.
Falz’s third studio album 27, was instantly a commercial success and gained him several awards and nominations, including a nomination for The Headies Award for Rap Album of the Year.
In 2018, Falz won “Best Supporting Actor” at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for his role as Quam in Tope Oshin Ogun’s movie New Money, becoming the first Nigerian musician to have won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards twice.
His most critically acclaimed album, Moral Instruction won him Best Rap Album and Album of the Year in 2019 The Headies award. He also won the best rap single with “Talk” a lead single off the album.
Falz Net Worth
As earlier stated, Falz is one of the wealthiest rappers in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $4 Million. According to reports, He made his money, from record and movie sales, show performance, investments, brand promotions, and brand ambassadorship.
In 2016, he signed an undisclosed deal with the giant mobile technology company BlackBerry, serving as the brand ambassador for the brand’s Messenger, BBM. He was also unveiled as the brand ambassador for MTN alongside Skales and Tekno in the same year.
In 2019, He alongside Femi Adebayo Salami and Ex-Super Eagles Player, Joseph Yobo bags an endorsement deal with Food And Beverage Company In Nigeria, Trophy Lager. He was recently unveiled as the brand ambassador for international cognac brand Hennessy, after serving as a judge for the annual Hennessy Artistry.