Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz the Bahd Guy, has once again called out the country’s persistent challenges, highlighting how little progress has been made — even as 2025 rolls by.
In a now-viral interview with Hip TV, the outspoken music star lamented Nigeria’s deepening stagnation, particularly the failure to provide stable electricity — a basic necessity that remains elusive for millions of citizens.
“It’s still wild that in 2025 we’re still dealing with ‘Up Nepa,’” Falz said in frustration. “Second of all, any small rainfall like this, we have to be sweeping ground. It’s shameful.”
His remarks, shared on Hip TV’s official Instagram page and widely circulated on social media, quickly stirred a heated public debate — once again shining a spotlight on the country’s crumbling infrastructure.
Public Divided Over Falz’s Comments
While many Nigerians expressed agreement with Falz’s sentiments, others argued that constant criticism alone is not enough to drive change.
One social media user, @kolaomoadeneye, wrote:
“Everyone’s entitled to their opinion—but instead of just complaining and mourning, why not get involved? Real change needs action. Constantly bashing the President or dragging Nigeria won’t fix anything.”
The comment reflects a growing weariness among certain quarters, where some believe that beyond vocal criticism, citizens — especially the youth — need to engage more directly in political processes.
Falz Unapologetic in Criticising Tinubu’s Administration
This is not the first time Falz has openly criticised the state of the nation. In a separate interview with Arise TV, the rapper delivered a damning review of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of deepening citizens’ hardship rather than driving progress.
According to him, Nigeria has seen more regression than development since Tinubu assumed office in 2023.
“The past year under Tinubu has been more about hardship than progress,” Falz declared, unapologetically.
A Nation Still Trapped in Old Problems
For many Nigerians, Falz’s comments echo a broader national frustration. Over two decades into the Fourth Republic, chronic problems — erratic electricity, poor infrastructure, and government inefficiency — continue to plague Africa’s most populous nation.
And as 2025 unfolds, the bitter irony remains: a country that once styled itself as “Giant of Africa” still leaves its citizens cheering for fleeting moments of electricity — “Up Nepa” — and battling the same old challenges.
Clearly, as voices like Falz’s grow louder, a new conversation is emerging: will Nigerians finally demand — and drive — meaningful change?
The story continues.
