Falz, the Nigerian rapper, has revealed the influences behind his socially conscious music.
In a recent chat on the Menism Podcast, Falz said the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti inspired him to blend his music with activism.
Falz also cited defunct music groups like Plantashun Boiz and Trybesmen.
He said elements of their music were integrated into his own to craft his unique style.
“The people I started listening to were the Trybesmen, Plantashun Boiz, and of course, a lot of Fela Kuti,” Falz said.
“So those early influences shaped my style. Coming in, I already knew that I would do things differently.
“That’s why much of my music has always been laced with activism.
“So, like I said, early influences from Fela.
“It’s bits and pieces of all the greats that I have listened to. So I took all that, jollofed it up, and created my style.”
Falz has put out a plethora of socially conscious songs such as ‘Wehdone Sir’, ‘Child Of The World’, ‘This Is Nigeria’, and ‘Talk’.
He was actively involved in the 2020 anti-brutality protest against the now-disbanded rogue police unit Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Falz currently owns an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records.
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