Nigerian rapper and singer Falz has opened up about his unique journey of juggling his legal career with his passion for music. Speaking on the Madame Joyce Podcast, the multi-talented artist shared his experiences of leading a double life as a lawyer by day and a rapper by night.
Falz, whose full name is Folarin Falana, admitted that managing both careers was challenging, particularly due to the legal profession’s unspoken rule discouraging lawyers from engaging in non-legal activities.
“There was a time I was in court, living a double life at the time—lawyer by day, rapper by night,” he recalled. “When I announced my appearance, I said, ‘With profound respect my lord, the name is Folarin Falana, appearing for the plaintiff.’ The judge lowered his glasses and said, ‘Counsel, are you not the one doing something else on the side?’”
Falz noted the tension this created within the legal profession, where strict codes of conduct often limit practitioners from pursuing other interests.