Nigerian singer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has opened up on his decision to stop actively representing clients in court, saying the demands of his growing music career made it difficult to balance both professions.
The 35-year-old entertainer studied law at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom before completing his legal training at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012.
Falz began gaining recognition in the Nigerian music scene in 2011 following the release of his debut single, ‘Wahz Up Guy’, before eventually establishing himself as a rapper, actor and entertainer.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Behind The Story podcast, Falz said it was possible to combine law and music but that maintaining an active legal practice while pursuing music became increasingly difficult.
Falz also recalled an encounter with a judge that made him realise how his growing public profile could affect his work as a lawyer.
