Popular Nigerian rapper and actor, Falz, has revealed that he has never fallen in love or experienced heartbreak, despite his years in the spotlight.
Speaking at the WithChude Live event with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the 34-year-old artist shared personal insights into his emotional life and why he remains single.
According to Falz, whose real name is Folarin Falana, he has never found someone who genuinely likes him.
“I’ve not found anybody that likes me. In all sincerity, it’s incredibly tough to have a healthy, loving family life and be in entertainment,” he said.
“Not knowing how to navigate that coupled with feeling like I don’t want to scatter things has resulted in me staying away. Some people would say I’m running away from commitment but it’s one thing to know you’re not prepared for commitment and it’s another thing to deceive yourself and mess things up for yourself and the other person. It’s me just being conscious.”
Falz also confessed that he has never said “I love you” to anyone in a romantic context, although he has felt and expressed affection.
“I’ve never been heartbroken. If you don’t put your leg inside water, can you drown? I’ve been giving small heartbreak though.
In a romantic way, I’ve never told somebody ‘I love you’. I’m not devoid of emotions, I have felt and told someone I really like them, but not that I’m in love. Maybe it borders on being conscious and not wanting to go all in.”
Falz, who began his music career in 2009, is known for his socially conscious songs such as Child of the World and Talk, which critique societal issues and poor governance. Beyond music, he has also made a name for himself in Nollywood, making his acting debut in the 2016 film Couple of Days. His versatility has earned him multiple accolades, including the City People Entertainment Award for ‘Album of the Year’ in 2016.
