Folarin Falana, the rapper better known as Falz, says the
2023 election will be the most significant poll in the history of Nigeria.
The rapper spoke about the country’s ruling class and
political space during an interview with Arise TV.
Falz, who is a lawyer, activist and rapper, argued that the
citizens — especially the youth — are now prepared more than ever to
participate in the upcoming election.
The singer also said the election will be different from
others because people are “angry and agitated” and want positive changes in
Nigeria.
“2023 is definitely
going to be a very major year for the whole country and probably the most
important years in our history,” he said.
“A point where everyone is angry, agitated and nobody wants
us to continue to go down the deep drain we seem to be going. I can say for
sure that the youth definitely want to see a new dawn.
“I’m also doing everything in my power to get as many people
to participate in the election. I think what worked against us over the years
is apathy.
“A lot of people don’t
care about politics or think their vote doesn’t really matter. But now, more
than ever, I think we all want the same thing and if we do not go ahead and
participate in the election then we won’t see the Nigeria we actually deserve.”
The rapper had earlier charged Nigerians to get their voters
card and elect the right leader next year.
“We’ve seen so much nonsense that the authorities haven’t
owned up to. There’s so much rubbish going on,” he said,” he had said.
On why he doesn’t fear speaking the “truth to power”, Falz
said Nigeria is already at rock bottom.
“It’s a rough
environment we’re living in. But I feel like there’s nothing to be scared of
when you’re already at rock bottom. That’s how everyone should be feeling. It
can’t get much worse than this,” the rapper said.
“Why would I fear for my life when the kind we exist in is
not exciting. Basic amenities are unavailing. Every Nigerian is one small
sickness away from either going broke or passing away. What kind of life is
that?
“What’s there to be happy about or fear for in life so
fickle and fragile? I’d rather die fighting for a cause than getting knocked
down by a biker because there’s no proper traffic control. It’s as simple as
that.”
The singer also said the country needs a general overhaul
across all its spheres.
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