Nigerian rapper and singer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has revealed that he no longer identifies as a Christian, stating that he now practices what he calls the “religion of love.”
The entertainer made the disclosure during a recent interview with Arise TV, following widespread backlash over his comments on fornication.
Falz had sparked debate on social media after stating in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that fornication is not a sin — a view that drew heavy criticism from Christian and Muslim users alike, many of whom cited religious texts to refute his claim.
In response, Falz clarified that his statement was not made from a Christian perspective, but rather based on his personal belief system.
“I think people would read the tweet and just assume that I meant according to Christianity,” he said.
“I wasn’t really speaking from that perspective. I practice the religion of love. Under that religion, I don’t think fornication is a sin.”
The artist went on to question the logic behind societal and religious disapproval of premarital sex, arguing that as long as the act is consensual between two unmarried adults, it should not be seen as problematic.
“Because I looked at it, I strictly addressed the issue: Why are we not allowed to engage in this premarital intercourse? What is the issue? Who does it offend? These are not married people. These are two unmarried people. Willingly. Consensually. Personally, I don’t think there is a problem there.”
Falz concluded by making a definitive statement about his religious identity.
“I’m no longer a Christian. I practice religion of love,” he stated.
