Popular Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, has explained why he stepped away from active legal practice, citing the growing demands of his music career.

Falz, who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 after studying law at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, and attending the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, said balancing law and entertainment became increasingly challenging as his fame grew.

Speaking during a recent episode of the Behind the Story podcast, the 35-year-old entertainer noted that while combining both professions was possible, sustaining an active legal career alongside a successful music career proved difficult.

The rapper recalled a courtroom experience that highlighted the challenges of practising law while becoming a public figure. According to him, a judge once recognized him for his activities outside the legal profession during a court appearance.

“There was a day in court when I announced my appearance, and the judge asked, ‘Are you not the one doing something on the side?’” Falz recounted.

He explained that at the time, some lawyers already knew him as the son of renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, while others were beginning to recognize him through his growing presence in the entertainment industry.

Falz said the incident made him realize that his increasing popularity could become a distraction in legal proceedings and potentially affect clients’ confidence in his ability to focus on their cases.

“Imagine becoming even more famous and showing up in court. It could create distractions and make some clients feel I would be too occupied with music and other engagements. It would have been difficult because my face is already out there,” he said.

Recall that Falz first gained widespread attention in the music industry in 2011 with the release of his debut single, Wahz Up Guy, and has since established himself as one of Nigeria’s leading entertainers.

Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, has denied the allegation by singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he bit him during their recent celebrity boxing rematch.

Okocha, who made this rebuttal recently, said he would rather chew grass than bite Portable.

It was reported that the pair squared off at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on Friday, with Okocha emerging victorious after Portable was disqualified for violating the rules by abandoning wrestling techniques for punches before walking out of the ring.

After the bout, Portable accused Okocha of biting him on the back and locking his neck during the contest, insisting he should not have participated in such a match.

Reacting to the allegation, Okocha explained that he was wearing a mouth guard throughout the fight, making it impossible for him to bite his opponent, adding that he had no reason to bite the singer.

“Portable has been going around telling people I bit him on the back. I was wearing a mouth guard; how is that even possible? He was just lying.

“I would rather chew grass than bite him. I don’t want to catch rabies. Have you seen how Portable’s skin looks? Hell no, I wouldn’t do that. He should just accept defeat,” he said.

‘Supergirl’ hits N164m, ‘Moana’ earns N86m in West Africa

 ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Moana’ have recorded impressive box office performances, highlighting the continued strong appetite for international films across West Africa.

FilmOne Entertainment announced on its Instagram page that Supergirl has grossed N164 million at the West African box office.

The distributor described the superhero film’s performance as a testament to the strong support of cinema audiences across the region.

“She’s flying high and not stopping.

Meanwhile, Disney’s animated adventure, ‘Moana’, has grossed N86 million at the West African box office, maintaining a steady run in cinemas.

FilmOne thanked moviegoers for their continued support noting that the film was still attracting audiences across the region.

“Still sailing smoothly in the box office with N86 million in the box office.

“Experience Moana’s voyage to restore the heart of Te Fiti in cinemas closest to you. Get tickets now,” the distributor said.

Both Supergirl and Moana are still showing in cinemas nationwide.

The strong box office performances of the two titles underscore the resilience of the West African cinema market and the sustained appeal of superhero and animated family films among moviegoers.