Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz the Bahd Guy, is a Nigerian rapper, actor, and songwriter. He has become a household name in the Nigerian entertainment industry, especially in the world of movies, thanks to his appearances in some of the most successful movies of recent times.
Falz has featured in several blockbuster movies, including Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons, New Money, Chief Daddy, Quam’s Money, and Brotherhood making him a rising Nollywood star. In these movies, he has played various roles, each unique and memorable in its way.
1. Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons
Falz played the role of Ayo Alesinloye, one of the “Merry Men,” a group of wealthy young men who use their money and influence to help people. Ayo is the team’s tech expert and plays a significant role in planning their heists. Falz’s performance in this movie was outstanding, earning him critical acclaim for his ability to bring his character to life.
2. New Money
He played the role of Quam, a streetwise hustler who finds himself in the world of the wealthy elite after a chance encounter with a young woman from a wealthy family. The movie explores themes of class and identity, and Falz’s performance as Quam was praised for its authenticity and depth.
3. Chief Daddy
He played the role of Femi, the son of a wealthy businessman who is struggling to find his place in his father’s world. Femi’s character is complex, and Falz’s performance was widely regarded as one of the highlights of the movie.
4. Quam’s Money
Falz reprised his role as Quam, this time in a sequel to the 2018 movie New Money. The movie sees Quam struggling to stay out of trouble after becoming embroiled in a dangerous criminal enterprise. Once again, Falz’s performance was praised for its intensity and realism.
5. Brotherhood
The rapper played the role of a SWAT officer and the movie tells the story of twin brothers Wale Adetula (played by Falz) and Akin Adetula (played by Tobi Bakre) who saw their parents being killed while they were still very young. After years of fighting to survive on the streets of Lagos, two brothers fall on opposite sides of the law. The 2022 movie explores themes of family, power and corruption, and Falz’s performance was widely regarded as one of the best in the movie.
He has become a beloved figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry, and his performances in these movies are a testament to his abilities as a performer. As the industry continues to grow, Falz’s star is sure to shine even brighter.
