Popular Nigerian rapper and actor Folarin Falana, known professionally as Falz, has publicly condemned religious leaders for permitting politicians to campaign from the pulpit while the country grapples with severe security challenges.
The artist voiced his criticism in a recent Instagram post, reacting to the killing of at least 75 residents in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. He expressed deep frustration over what he perceives as governmental inaction and the complacency of religious institutions.
Falz specifically called out Christian leaders for urging congregants to pray while simultaneously "allowing politicians to use church platforms for campaigns" despite ongoing violence nationwide.
“I don’t know what’s wrong with us. Nearly 200 people were killed in Kwara, and the president only released a routine statement,” he stated. “Who has been arrested? Nothing was said... They are killing scores of people every day, yet today people will go to church.”
He accused religious figures of failing to educate their followers on tangible political issues, such as legislative obstacles to electoral reform, instead offering only spiritual solutions.
“Your religious leader will not tell you that the Senate is refusing to amend the Electoral Act to allow real-time transmission of results because it would make rigging difficult,” Falz said. “Instead, he will tell you to sit down and pray.”
In his post, the rapper directly questioned the role of the clergy: “What are our so-called religious ‘leaders’ doing for the people?”
The Kwara massacre, which occurred last Wednesday, has prompted President Bola Tinubu to order the deployment of an army battalion to the affected region. Falz’s comments have ignited further debate on the intersection of faith, politics, and social responsibility in Nigeria.
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